Irelands privacy watchdog engaging with Twitter over data access to reporters
Elon Musks desire to stir conspiratorial shit up by giving select outsiders aligned with his conservative agenda access to Twitter systems and data could land the worlds richest man in some serious doodoo with regulators on both sides of the Atlantic. In recent days, this access granted by Musk to a few external reporters has [] Irelands privacy watchdog engaging with Twitter over data access to reporters by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk's SpaceX Looks To Capture Defense Contractor Business With New Starshield
SpaceX has quietly revealed the Starshield service, which is intended for government use. Heres what we know about the latest from Elon Musk's other new offering so far this week.
Elon Musk says Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will flag 'shadowbanning.' It's complicated
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday said he plans to introduce an option to make it possible for users to determine if the company has limited how many other users can view their posts. In doing so, Musk is effectively seizing on an issue that h
Twitter built secret blacklists and ran a clandestine operation to cut the visibility of targeted tweets, accounts and topics, according to the second tranche of Elon Musks hyped Twitter Files released on Thursday.
Elon Musk Shares Pictures of His 2-Year-Old Son With His Own Twitter Badge
Elon Musk on Thursday shared pictures of his two-year-old son near Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, United States. He also shared a photo of his son's Twitter badge with a smiling photo hanging...
Elon Musk Is The Richest Person In The World Again
After losing the top spot on Forbes ranking of the worlds richest people Thursday, the Tesla chief overtook Bernard Arnault of French luxury conglomerate LVMH Friday morning.
Elton John quits Twitter over policy change that allows misinformation to flourish
Musicians comments come after Elon Musk said he would grant general amnesty for suspended accounts Sir Elton John has said that he will no longer use Twitter after a change in its policy that he says will allow misinformation to flourish unchecked. The 75-year-old musicians comments come after Elon Musk, who bought the social media outlet for $44bn (35.9bn), said he was granting general amnesty for suspended accounts, which experts have said would lead to superspreaders of hate returning to the platform. Continue reading...
Elon Musk could lose worlds richest person title as Tesla value almost halves
Founders net worth down about $70bn after fall in electric car makers share price since he bid for Twitter Tesla has lost nearly half its market value since its founder, Elon Musk, bid for Twitter in April, reducing his net worth by about $70bn and putting his title as worlds richest person at risk. Shares in the electric car company traded at $340.79 on 13 April, the day before Twitter revealed in a securities filing that the billionaire had made a hostile bid to buy the social media company for $43.4bn. Since then the Tesla share price has plunged 49% to $173.44 (141.29), also due to concerns around disruptions at one of its factories in Shanghai. Continue reading...
Twitter deleting 1.5 bn inactive accounts, name spaces up for grabs: Musk
New Twitter owner Elon Musk on Friday said the company will delete and free names of 1.5 billion accounts that have been inactive for years on the platform.
Bernard Arnault: Meet the man who briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest person
Bernard Arnault Meet the man who briefly overtook Elon Musk as the worlds richest person
Twitter to show users if they were shadowbanned Musk
Washington, Dec 9 US billionaire entrepreneur and newly minted Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Friday that the company had been working on a software update to let users know if they have been shadowbanned. Twitter is working on a software update that will show your true account status, so you know clearly if youve []
Elon Musk's Twitter Is Making Meta Look Smart
A scathing decision from Facebooks Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaires late night tweets.
Musk Twitter Leak Raises Concern About Outside Data Access
Elon Musk is giving outside writers unprecedented access to internal Twitter Inc. information, instructing the current head of trust and safety to provide screenshots of users accounts.
The Morning After: All the big news from The Game Awards, including Hades II and more sequels
The Game Awards gave us a busy night for gaming news. First up, Idris Elba will star in Cyberpunk 2077 s first big DLC. Phantom Liberty is a spy thriller introducing a new character, FIA agent Solomon Reed, played by Elba. The DLC also includes new missions and a new district in Night City, all of it culminating in an impossible mission of espionage and survival, according to developer CD Projekt RED. I wonder if hell bump into Keanu Reeves character. CD Projekt Red A Hades sequel might be the biggest reveal. While the game looks similar to the Supergiant hit, you can expect a new female protagonist, Melino, training with the witch goddess Hecate, and generally slaying beasts in the underworld. We also got release dates for Final Fantasy XVI (June 22nd), Street Fighter 6 (June 2nd) and Diablo IV (June 6th). In short, June 2023 is shaping up to be a busy month in gaming. Hideo Kojima was also ready to reveal his next project, Death Stranding 2 yes, another sequel. Both Norman Reedus and La Seydoux will reappear in the game, headed for PS5. Kojima added that his studio is also working on a second, completely new project with an experimental edge. So, not a sequel? Weve pulled together all the other big gaming headlines right here . But which game won? FromSoftwares Elden Ring , of course. It beat games like God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West , Stray and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to claim Game Of The Year. Mat Smith The Morning After isnt just a newsletter its also a daily podcast. Get our daily audio briefings, Monday through Friday, by subscribing right here . The biggest stories you might have missed Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor review: When bigger isn't always better Reddit's reveals r/AmItheAsshole was its most popular subreddit in 2022 Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle will share the Pentagon's $9 billion cloud contract Twitter is reportedly raising Blue subscription's pricing on iOS to $11 'Season: A letter to the future' is a solo cycling adventure coming to PC and PlayStation January 31st McLaren Artura first drive: A hybrid supercar that adds EV torque to the mix iPhone AirDrop restriction first seen in China will roll out worldwide with iOS 16.2 Elon Musk says Twitter is developing a feature that shows if you've been shadowbanned IKEA's latest Sonos Symfonisk speaker is a $260 floor lamp Its the most expensive member of the Symfonisk lineup. IKEA IKEA and Sonos floor lamp collaboration, at $260, is the most expensive speaker in the Symfonisk lineup. Current models range from $120 for a bookshelf speaker (with less than stellar audio) to $250 for musical wall art. And your investment in the floor lamp could creep even higher if you want something other than the included bamboo shade. Itll launch in January 2023. Continue reading. Google merges its Maps and Waze teams But it says apps will remain separate. Google is planning to merge its Waze and Maps divisions, The Wall Street Journal has reported. The move aims at reducing duplicated work across the products, but Google said it will still keep the Waze and Maps apps separate. Waze and Maps have been sharing features ever since Google acquired Waze for $1.1 billion back in 2013. Google remains deeply committed to Wazes unique brand, its beloved app and its thriving community of volunteers and users, a spokesperson told the WSJ . Waze CEO Neha Parikh will leave her role after a transition period, but there will reportedly be no layoffs. Continue reading. Google says it's making Chrome less of a battery and memory hog Two new modes should help lighten the load on your desktop or laptop. With a new Memory Saver mode, Google says Chrome will reduce its memory usage by up to 30 percent on desktop. The mode frees up memory from open tabs you aren't using. Google says this will help to give you a smoother experience on active tabs. Chrome will reload inactive tabs when you switch back to them. The company has also revealed a Battery Saver mode, which Google says can kick in when you're using the browser and your device's battery level drops to 20 percent. Chrome will limit background activity, including tabs with videos and animations. Google says all users will have access to them in the coming weeks, and it's rolling out the build already. Continue reading. EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones Expect to see a USB-C iPhone by 2025 at the latest. The European Union has set a firm deadline for manufacturers to adopt USB-C charging for most electronic devices sold in the region. New phones, tablets, headphones, portable speakers and many other types of devices will need to adopt the standard for wired charging as of December 28th, 2024. Laptop makers will need to switch to USB-C by April 2026. Continue reading.
Why US Lawmakers Want Greater Oversight of Elon Musk's Neuralink
Neuralink's mistakes in its animal testing program has drawn the attention of US lawmakers who are seeking greater scrutiny of Elon Musk's brain chip firm. The company faces an investigation over...
Elon Musk is now planning to remove almost 1.5 billion accounts from Twitter permananetly.
Twitter blue subscription to cost more for iPhone users
Elon Musk intends to increase the cost of Twitter Blue subscriptions purchased on an iPhone.
Twitter offices turn into bedrooms for staff, Elon Musk says he sleeps on a couch in Twitter library
Some of the recently leaked photos of the Twitter HQ showed some office spaces turned into bedrooms for employees to work round the clock. Musk now says that he is also working 24*7.
Elon Musk Faces Multiple Lawsuits From Ex-Twitter Workers Over Terms of Mass Layoffs
Elon Musk is facing multiple lawsuits from former Twitter workers who have alleged that the social media company is not providing the severance and compensation promised to them prior to Musk's takeover. The city of San Francisco has received a complaint that Elon Musk has illegally converted office space into bedrooms so that workers can sleep on site.
Musk Faces Multiple Lawsuits From Ex-Twitter Workers Over Mass Layoffs
Elon Musk is facing multiple lawsuits from former Twitter workers who have alleged that the social media company is not providing the severance and compensation promised to them prior to Musk's...
Twitter Files: Elon Musk's Twitter Leak Raises Concern Over External Access to User Data
Elon Musk's Twitter Files leaks have provided outside writers unprecedented access to Twitter information, raising concern about external access to Twitter data and user accounts. Twitter's new CEO handed a collection of internal documents and emails from former Twitter employees over to external writers, who are now publishing those documents on Twitter.
Could Musk's 'Twitter Files' Leaks Raise Outside Data Access Concerns
Elon Musk's Twitter Files leaks have provided outside writers unprecedented access to Twitter information, raising concern about external access to Twitter data and user accounts. Twitter's new CEO...
Lawsuit says Musk's Twitter layoffs unfairly targeted women
Two women who lost their jobs at Twitter after Elon Musk took over allege that the company unfairly targeted women in recent layoffs, which impacted around half of the firm's employees. Carolina Bernal Strifling and Willow Wren Turkal have filed a case in a federal court in San Francisco challenging the mass layoffs, alleging that they discriminated against female employees. The company announced mass layoffs days after Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion. The firm told staff that around half of them may lose their jobs, but they would still get three months of severance pay. The proposed class action alleges that Twitter fired 57% of its female employees compared to only 47% of its male employees after Musk took over. Women who worked in engineering jobs had an even higher likelihood of being terminated, with 63% of women being dismissed compared to just 48% of males. Even before the layoffs, Twitter apparently hired more men overall - not an unusual situation for the tech sector. 'Elon Musk has made a number of publicly discriminatory remarks about women, further confirming that the mass termination's greater impact on female employees resulted from discrimination,' according to the complaint [ pdf ]. Twitter is charged with breaking federal and California rules that prohibit sex discrimination at work. Shannon Liss-Riordan, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said women had targets on their backs once Musk bought the firm, regardless of their contribution and abilities. Wren Turkal said at a press conference that while she had seen acquisitions at other firms, she had ever seen anything like this. I have a family, I have a kid to support, she said . All that we're looking for is fairness. I'm also worried about my friends who are financially in a difficult position or are in a difficult position for visa reasons. Since the widespread layoffs, a number of former workers have filed lawsuits against Twitter. One sacked employee filed a lawsuit last month alleging that Musk's requirements that employees be incredibly hardcore and work long hours caused disabled staff to resign. Other claims alleged that employees who were laid off did not get the promised severance compensation or the legally required prior notice. At least three employees have individually filed complaints against the company with the US National Labor Relations Board, saying they suffered reprisals for demanding improved working conditions. Twitter has faced several challenges since Musk's acquisition. This week, it came to light that makeshift bedrooms had been set up in conference rooms at the company's headquarters in San Francisco, the apparent manifestation of Musk's extremely hardcore work philosophy . The Department of Building Inspection in San Francisco is now investigating.
Twitter Files Part 2: Elon Musk comes to rescue of Jack Dorsey
The 'Twitter Files' Part 2 revealed that the micro-blogging platform had a secret group that included Vijaya Gadde, Parag Agrawal, Yoel Roth, Jack Dorsey and others that made many controversial decisions. Later, Musk rushed to Dorsey's aid and dismissed all allegations.
Twitter will delete 1.5 billion accounts to free up space: Elon Musk
These are obvious account deletions with no tweets & no log in for years, Elon Musk said
Twitter to delete nearly 1.5 billion accounts: Elon Musk
New York: Elon Musk on 9 December has said that the social media giant will delete crores of inactive user accounts. Musk has announced that the popular social media platform will soon be deleting up to 1.5 billion accounts in order to free space for names. Taking to Twitter, Musk added that these are obvious [] The post Twitter to delete nearly 1.5 billion accounts: Elon Musk appeared first on Pragativadi .
'Secret Twitter group of Vijaya, Parag made decisions Dorsey didn't know'
'Controversial decisions were often made without getting Jack's approval and he was unaware of systemic bias. The inmates were running the asylum. Jack has a pure heart,' said Elon Musk
Twitter Files underscore its abuse & misuse of powers: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Twitter Files are an Elon Musk-driven revelation, spotlighting the social media platform's role under its erstwhile management in moderating content on the platform, including blacklists that limit the reach of certain accounts.
Elon Musk says Twitter will start showing if you've been shadowbanned
You'll also get a way to appeal.
Software engineers at Twitter having a tough time, Elon Musk asks them to work closely with him
Software engineers at Twitter having a tough time Elon Musk asks them to work closely with him
The first civilian mission to the Moon is planned to take place in 2023. The rocket developed by Elon Musks Space X will make a week-long journey to the Moon and back.
Elon Musk has Twitter make employee ID for his 2-yr-old son, his cousins join Twitter officially
Elon Musk has Twitter make employee ID for his yrold son his cousins join Twitter officially
Elon Musk is welcome if he wants to make in India: Union minister Nitin Gadkari
Elon Musk is welcome if he wants to make in India Union minister Nitin Gadkari
Musk Comes to The Rescue of Jack Dorsey, Says He Has a 'Pure Heart'
Twit chief Elon Musk responded to the tweet as he claimed that Jack Dorsey had no involvement in any of this.
Explained: What is Twitter shadow ban Elon Musk is talking about, why it should matter to you
Explained What is Twitter shadow ban Elon Musk is talking about why it should matter to you
Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Display Account Shadowban Status, Allow Users to Appeal Decision
Elon Musk said on Thursday that Twitter was working on a software update that would inform users if their account was shadowbanned, along with the reason, and give them an option to appeal the decision. The announcement was made after the second instalment of the so-called Twitter Files that revealed how the company allegedly built blacklists and actively limited th...
Twitter Will Display Account Shadowban Status, Let Users Appeal Decisions
Elon Musk said on Thursday that Twitter was working on a software update that would inform users if their account was shadowbanned, along with the reason, and give them an option to appeal the...
Apple supplier Foxconn invests USD 500 mn in India affiliate
NEW DELHI: Apple supplier Foxconn is investing another USD 500 million in India, amid supply chain disruptions at its major China iPhone plant, the media reported on Thursday. The first to disclose that Foxconn's Singapore affiliate had invested USD 500 million in Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt Ltd was TechCrunch, which cited a corporate stock exchange filing in Taiwan. Due to instability in China over its zero-Covid policy, which has badly impacted its supply chain and caused a major scarcity of new iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple is moving forward with its plans to manufacture iPhones and iPads in India and Vietnam. According to earlier sources, Apple no longer feels comfortable having so much of its business tied up in one area as a result of the China unrest that last month affected its major supplier Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory and led to violent demonstrations. According to renowned analyst Ming-chi Kuo, Apple plans to ship 4045% of iPhones from India as opposed to a single-digit percentage at the moment. Every fourth iPhone will be made in India by 2025, as per J.P. Morgan. Early this year, Apple began manufacturing the new iPhone 14 in India, a first for the tech giant as it shortens the production cycle of new iPhones in the nation to reduce dependence on China. Industry sources predict that Apple's Make in India iPhones will likely represent close to 85% of the company's total iPhone production for the nation this year, helped by the country's supportive local manufacturing rules and ease of doing business. With the release of the iPhone 14 series, Apple's iPhone production in India is anticipated to increase from 7 million units in 2021 to a new high of 1213 million units in 2022. The Gujarati government joined forces with Vedanta and Foxconn in September with the goal of investing Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault Asia's stocks decline as China eases many COVID restrictions Asian shares decline as positive data dampen expectations for a dove Fed
Twitter reportedly built blacklists and actively limited visibility of accounts on the platform using specialised tools. The second instalment of Elon Musk's Twitter Files published on Thursday claims that the company's executives and employees accessed a Visibility Filtering or VF tool that was used to block searches of users and to limit the scope of a particula...
Twitter Placed People on 'Secret' Blacklists, Limited Visibility: Report
Twitter reportedly built blacklists and actively limited visibility of accounts on the platform using specialised tools. The second instalment of Elon Musk's Twitter Files published on Thursday...
Sharing the investigation thread, Elon Musk said that Twitter was working on a software update that would allow users to find out if they had been shadowbanned
Thinks He Can Walk All Over...: Elon Musk Faces Cases Over Twitter Layoffs
The purge initiated by Elon Musk at Twitter when he took over the company left more than half of its 7,500 employees on the sidelines and now many of them are taking the SpaceX and Tesla tycoon to...
Twitter Sued by Women Alleging Discriminatory Layoffs After Elon Musk Takeover
Twitter was sued by two women who were laid off by the microblogging platform as part of mass layoffs after billionaire Elon Musk completed his takeover deal. The lawsuit alleges that the company's mass layoffs disproportionately affected female workers. Musk, who is also Twitter's new CEO, faces a series of lawsuits over his decimation of Twitter's workforce through ...
Twitter Sued by Women Over Discriminatory Layoffs After Musk Takeover
Twitter was sued by two women who were laid off by the microblogging platform as part of mass layoffs after billionaire Elon Musk completed his takeover deal. The lawsuit alleges that the company's...
The move is part of Elon Musks hardcore work culture, which involves long working hours and staying over in the office when required
Two women sue Musks Twitter for gender bias in firing workers
San Francisco: Two female Twitter employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk-run company, accusing the micro-blogging platform of violating federal and state of California laws that ban gender discrimination at workplace. The class-action lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco Federal Court, said that Musk laid off 57 per cent of women workers compared Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Elon Musk says Twitter will tell users if theyve been shadowbanned
The announcement followed a Twitter thread by journalist Bari Weiss, who has been granted access to company documents, saying that conservative commentators had their tweets downplayed by employees a process known as shadowbanning.
Elon Musk says Twitter will tell users if theyve been shadowbanned
The announcement followed a Twitter thread by journalist Bari Weiss, who has been granted access to company documents, saying that conservative commentators had their tweets downplayed by employees a process known as shadowbanning.
Elon Musk says Twitter will tell users if theyve been shadowbanned
The announcement followed a Twitter thread by journalist Bari Weiss, who has been granted access to company documents, saying that conservative commentators had their tweets downplayed by employees a process known as shadowbanning.
Women sue Elon Musk's Twitter alleging discriminatory layoffs
The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings
Twitter is set to roll out new controls for companies to control where their ads appear on Twitter, according to an email sent to advertisers. The company earns 90 percent of its revenue through advertising, and new CEO Elon Musk has blamed civil rights organisations that have pressured brands to pause their Twitter ads for a massive drop in revenue.
Top Cryptocurrency prices today, December 9
Bitcoin, the biggest and most well-known digital asset among cryptocurrencies, is currently trading more than 2 percent higher at USD 17,230. The largest token has decreased by 75 percent from its previous high of USD 69,000. The worldwide cryptocurrency market worth today stayed below the USD 1 trillion threshold, even as it was up over 2 percent in the last 24 hours to USD 896 billion, as per the data by CoinGecko. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has consolidated over the USD 17,000 mark. Even though BTC touched the USD 17,424 level, the increase couldn't hold long as bears soon took over. While resistance is found above the USD 17,400 level, the next immediate support for BTC would be at the USD 17,000 level. On the other hand, Ethereum is trading at the USD 1,281 mark. Further growth is achievable only if the rate hits the USD 1,300 range and fixes there, said Edul Patel CEO and Co-Founder of Mudrex. Other crypto prices' today performance also improved as Binance USD, Avalanche, Tether, Terra, Solana, Polygon, ApeCoin, Stellar, XRP, Cardano, Uniswap, Polkadot, Chainlink, Litecoin, Tron prices were trading with gains over the last 24 hours. The US securities regulator on Thursday encouraged public businesses to assess if they need to disclose to investors any potential repercussions from upheaval in the cryptocurrency industry, said Reuters. The latest indication that regulators are on high alert for additional fallout following the collapse of significant crypto firms including FTX and BlockFi Inc. is the guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) division of corporation finance, which is responsible for making sure public companies give investors key information. The closure of FTX this month was the most stunning of several significant market participants this year, including Celsius and Voyager, prominent tokens terra and Luna, which have shook investor confidence and destroyed USD 1.5 trillion in market capitalization for cryptocurrencies. Wall Street stocks are fluctuating after a 4-day losing streak Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault Asia's stocks decline as China eases many COVID restrictions
SpaceX launches internet satellites for London-based rival company OneWeb
SpaceX launched internet satellites for a competitor Thursday, stepping in to help after the London-based OneWeb company halted its flights with Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. The Falcon rocket blasted off at sunset with 40 mini satellites bound for polar orbit. They will expand OneWeb's constellation to just over 500, nearly 80% of the planned total of about 630 satellites. Elon Musk's SpaceX has more than 3,200 Starlink satellites in orbit, providing high-speed, broadband internet to remote corners of the world. Amazon plans to launch the first of its internet satellites early next year from Cape Canaveral. With the market for global internet service growing exponentially, there's room for everyone, said Massimiliano Ladovaz, OneWeb's chief technology officer. SpaceX agreed to launch satellites for OneWeb after the British company broke ties with Russia in March. Russian Soyuz rockets already had launched 13 batches of OneWeb satellites, beginning in 2019. India picked up
Twitter Files: Select group placed people on secret blacklists, says report
Washington: Twitter employees build blacklists and actively limited the visibility of entire accounts, according to the second installment of Elon Musks Twitter Files that shed light on the companys hidden practices of the previous management. A new #TwitterFiles investigation reveals that teams of Twitter employees build blacklists, prevent disfavored tweets from trending, and actively limit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Two women sue Elon Musk's Twitter alleging discriminatory layoffs
Two women who lost their jobs at Twitter when billionaire Elon Musk took over are suing the company in federal court, claiming that last month's abrupt mass layoffs disproportionately affected female employees. The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings. Days after the world's richest man bought the social media platform for $44 billion, the company told about half of employees on Nov. 4 that they no longer had a job but would get three months severance. The lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court this week alleges that 57% of female employees were laid off, compared to less than half of men, despite Twitter employing more men overall before the layoffs. The cutbacks continued throughout November as Musk fired engineers who questioned or criticized him and gave all remaining employees the choice to resign with severance or sign a form pledging extremely hardcore work a
Elon Musk's 2-year-old Son X a-Xii Has His Own Twitter Badge, Billionaire Shares Pic
Elon Musk posted a photo of his son X a-Xii near Twitter headquarters in San Francisco.
Tesla's Troubles Are Piling Up While Elon Musk Is Distracted With Twitter
While Elon Musk is busy overhauling newly acquired Twitter Inc., Tesla Inc. is facing increasingly urgent issues and testing the faith of some of its chief executives biggest fans.
Women allege Twitter layoffs targeted female staff, take Elon Musk to court
Women allege Twitter layoffs targeted female staff take Elon Musk to court
Women sue Elon Musk's Twitter after layoffs
Women sue Elon Musk's Twitter after layoffs
Twitter to introduce new controls for ad placements
The new controls are part of Twitter#39;s effort to reassure and lure back advertisers that have pulled ads off the platform since it was purchased in October by billionaire Elon Musk, amid reports from civil rights groups that hate speech has risen since the acquisition and after several banned or suspended accounts were reinstated.
As Twitter takes centre stage, Tesla shares see a sharp fall
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter may also be weighing down the shares of Tesla. The electric car maker's shares have slumped more than 47% since Musk on April 14, 2022, announced the intention to buy out Twitter. Tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Nvidia have fallen between 12% and 25% since April 14.
Twitter sued for disproportionately firing female workers after Musk buyout
The proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that after the takeover, 57% of women were laid off compared with 47% of men Twitter has been hit with another lawsuit in the wake of Elon Musks mass layoffs, with the latest legal action accusing the company of disproportionately targeting female employees for cuts. The proposed class action, which was was filed late on Wednesday in San Francisco federal court, said that after Twitter was taken over by Musk, the worlds richest person, it laid off 57% of its female workers compared with 47% of men. Continue reading...
Elon Musk's spat with San Francisco could spur Twitter relocation
Elon Musk's first big conflict with the city of San Francisco could result in the company fleeing the city
Photos Show Office Bedrooms At Twitter Headquarters In San Francisco
Twitter's new boss Elon Musk has converted some office space in the company's San Francisco headquarters into bedrooms, supposedly for tired staff members who are working under his new hardcore work...
How Elon Musk lost his No 1 spot on the worlds wealthiest list... for a bit
How Elon Musk lost his No 1 spot on the worlds wealthiest list... for a bit
Elon Musks Twitter Files Are a Feast for Conspiracy Theorists
From QAnon influencers to @catturd, the very online right sees exactly what they want to see in the CEOs orchestrated disclosure.
Let people judge for themselves, Jack Dorsey tells Elon Musk on Twitter Files
Twitter founder Dorsey urged Musk to reveal all of the information at one go If the goal is transparency to build trust.
Woke V Woke: Elon Musk On New York Times Employees 1-Day Strike
Thousands of employees at The New York Times went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday after a disagreement between the newspaper's workers union and negotiators over salary and other issues.
Elon Musk No Longer The Richest Person On Earth; LV's Bernard Arnault Overtakes Him Twice In A Day
As of 3.49 pm on Thursday (December 8), Elon Musk's networth was down to $185.4 billion due to a 3.21 per cent decline in Tesla's shares
South Korea: Expanding its back-to-work directives to include striking truck drivers
Seoul: In response to a nationwide walkout by thousands of freight truck drivers over the issue of freight rates, the South Korean government on Thursday extended its order to return to work, claiming a prolonged strike would leave deep scars on the country's economy. Vital export industries such as automobiles and shipbuilding could be hurt if the strike continues, according to Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho, who told a news conference that start work orders on steel and fuel truckers were inevitable. So far, strikes have mainly affected domestic industries such as construction. Also read: Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault The orders, which were earlier placed on November 29 for around 2,500 cement truckers, were later placed on around 6,000 steel drivers and 4,500 fuel and chemical drivers. Police are also getting tough on unionists who harass or endanger co-workers who decide to go to work. The impact of the strike had begun to fade as it entered its third week, with container traffic at the country's major ports returning to pre-strike levels and cement deliveries to construction sites resuming. The conservative administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol has taken aggressive action to reduce delays in industrial shipments, which include about 200 military vehicles, including fuel trucks and containers. The minimum freight rate system, which is due to expire at the end of 2022, was the focus of a November 24 walkout by truckers represented by the Cargo Truckers' Solidarity Union. They claim that this is necessary for security and financial stability in the face of rising fuel prices. Also read: Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny Strikers are calling for minimum fares to be raised for other cargo, such as oil and chemical tankers, steel and automobile carriers, and package delivery trucks, even though they currently only apply to shipping containers and cement. Yoon's administration offered to extend the current program for an additional three years, but has so far rejected requests to broaden the application of the minimum rates. In accordance with a law amended in 2004, which states that failure to comply without a reasonable reason could lead to up to three years in prison or a maximum fine of 30 million won ($22,800), the order was issued by South Korean The first example being used by the government. Controversial Powers. Because the law does not clearly define what are acceptable strike conditions, critics claim it violates constitutional rights. Labor unions in South Korea have urged the International Labor Organization to investigate whether a government order requiring cement truck drivers to return to work violates fundamental labor rights. Also read: China says it will relax its strict anti-COVID-19 regulations The UN agency requested that the South Korean government clarify its position on the issue in a letter addressed to Corinne Varga, director of international labor standards, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labour.
Wall Street stocks are fluctuating after a 4-day losing streak
Bangkok: Shares in Asia mainly declined following weakness in tech stocks on Wall Street. US futures declined slightly due to a rise in oil prices. Japan revised its GDP data upward to show that the economy shrank less in July-September than previously reported, indicating that the country grew more than initially estimated during the most recent major COVID wave. is contracted. outperformed The Cabinet Office reported on Thursday that the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.8% in July to September. This was better than the minus 1.2% annual increase previously reported. Also Read: Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault The world's third largest economy experienced a quarterly contraction of 0.2% instead of 0.3%. Shares rose in Hong Kong as investors considered the potential effects of the easing of several pandemic restrictions on the Chinese mainland. In a dramatic change from a strategy that confined millions of people to their homes, rules to isolate people with COVID-19 were loosened on Wednesday, prompting protests and President Xi Jinping to step down. Virus testing requirements were also removed for some public places. However, experts cautioned that zero-Covid restrictions may not be completely lifted until at least mid-2023 because of the need to immunize millions of elderly people and improve the healthcare system. There are three special reasons to be cautious, if not restrained, in cheering China. First, there's the obvious fact that changing the underlying zero-COVID policies will take time and could be a bumpy process rather than a straight line to immediate gratification, according to a commentary by Mizuho Bank. The Shanghai Composite fell 0.2% to 3,193.14, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.4% to 19,267.52. The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia fell 0.6% to 7,183.00, while the Kospi in South Korea fell 1% to 2,360.24. Shares also declined in Taiwan, Bangkok and Mumbai. Wednesday's trading session ended with more losses on Wall Street as the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, its fifth straight loss. The previous price was 3,933.92. The benchmark index carried the most weighting in stocks of technology and communication services companies. Google's parent company Alphabet fell 2.1%, while Apple fell 1.4%. The heavily tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% to 10,958.55, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.58 points, or essentially flat, at 33,597.92. The Russell 2000 index was down 0.3% at 1,806.90. Also Read: Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny Treasury yields have come down significantly. Mortgage rates are impacted by the yield on the 10-year Treasury, which fell to 3.42% from 3.53% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which typically tracks market expectations of upcoming Federal Reserve action, declined to 4.27% from 4.36%. Ahead of this week's updates on inflation and consumer sentiment, as well as the Federal Reserve's meeting next week, investors are dealing with a relative lack of news. The main concerns for Wall Street are inflation, aggressive Fed interest rate hikes and recession fears. US crude oil prices fell 3% to their lowest level of $72.01 per gallon. Early Thursday, it was trading electronically on the New York Mercantile Exchange up 67 cents at $72.68 a barrel. Brent crude rose 64 cents to $77.81 a barrel. Investors are eyeing data that could provide more insight into the trajectory of inflation going forward and how the Fed will continue to combat higher prices. On Thursday, the United States will publish weekly unemployment claims information. Controlling inflation has been more challenging for the Fed because the job market has been a strong component of an otherwise slowing economy. A report on wholesale prices that the government will release on Friday will give more details on how inflation is affecting businesses. A consumer sentiment survey from December will be made public by the University of Michigan on Friday. Economists expect data on wholesale and consumer prices to show a declining trend in inflation. At its meeting next week, the central bank is expected to hike interest rates by half a percentage point. Since March, it has raised its benchmark rate six times, bringing it to a range of 3.75% to 4%, the highest in fifteen years. By mid-2023, Wall Street expects the benchmark rate to reach a peak range of 5% to 5.25%. Also Read: China says it will relax its strict anti-COVID-19 regulations A growing number of analysts are projecting a recession in the US economy in 2023, although they are unsure of its likely severity and length.
After firing thousands of employees, Elon Musk hires two of his cousins at Twitter
After firing thousands of employees Elon Musk hires two of his cousins at Twitter
Lebanon's banks are suffering as a result of the financial crisis
Beirut: Lebanon's once-booming banking industry has been badly hit by the nation's historic economic collapse. It has racked up tens of billions of dollars in losses, and many of the tiny nation's lenders now face the prospect of closure or merger. Still, bankers have resisted efforts to make their shareholders pay for those losses and instead sought to pin the blame on the government or even their own depositors. The reforms have also been opposed by the country's political elite, who blame decades of fraud and wastefulness that led to the financial crisis. The International Monetary Fund has given top priority to restructuring the banking industry to help Lebanon emerge from its severe financial crisis. Most of the country's 46 banks a huge number for a country of 5 million people are likely to be forced to close or merge as a result of the proposed IMF reforms. Also Read: Blinken issues travel warnings for Sudanese who jeopardise deal The banking industry was the economic jewel of Lebanon in the years following the end of the 15-year civil war in 1990; It offered high interest rates which attracted investments and deposits from all over the world. Since the country's lenders made risky investments by buying Lebanese treasury bills despite widespread corruption and excessive spending by the country's political class, most of those depositors have now lost access to their savings. These actions contributed to the onset of the economic crisis in October 2019. Banks in Lebanon no longer make loans or accept new deposits; Instead, they lend customers a small portion of their savings in US dollars at a rate that is much lower than the market rate. According to financial advisor Michel Kozah, who contributes a financial column to a Lebanese newspaper, they have turned into zombie banks. According to local reports, prominent political and financial figures are believed to have siphoned billions of dollars out of the country despite informal capital controls on banks. Clashes between angry depositors and bank employees, who have also been hit by the financial crisis, have resulted in angry depositors storming bank branches across Lebanon in recent months to obtain their frozen savings by force. One in five bank branches have closed since the start of the crisis, and the number of bank employees has dropped by a third to less than 16,500. Even though bank branches are limited by the current economic climate, Jeanine Hayek, who lost her job as a branch manager at one of the country's largest banks two years ago, said she understands the pain of depositors. Also Read: Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault In the mountain town of Bekfaya, where he opened a bakery after being fired from his job, he said, There are some people who cannot afford to eat because their money is stuck in the bank, adding that from now on Getting away is relieved by confrontation. The future of banks is uncertain. In April, the Lebanese government and the IMF reached a provisional agreement that called for an externally assisted bank-by-bank assessment for the 14 largest banks. But neither the government nor the lenders have taken any action till date. The banking industry has mounted a stout defense against the proposed legislation that would put the burden of system losses on shareholders rather than regular depositors. According to a draft of the government's economic recovery plan published in September, losses in the financial sector, mainly at the central bank, stood at around $72 billion. The plan states that due to the size of the deficit, neither the central bank nor the banks can return most of their deposits to their holders. According to a recent World Bank report, the deficit for 2021 is more than three times GDP, which makes bailouts impractical due to the lack of available public funds. According to the report, a bail-in that transfers the burden of payment from small depositors to large creditors and shareholders for bank restructuring is the best course of action. Banks have opposed the bail-in solution, advocating the sale or investment of state assets to cover short-term losses. One of Lebanon's largest lenders, Byblos Bank, led by chief economist Naseeb Ghobril, accused the government of a complete abdication of responsibility. He claimed that while the banking industry was luring foreign currency from around the world, the government did nothing to implement structural reforms and squandered the money. He claimed that the wage increase decision made in 2017originally estimated to cost $800 millionactually cost three times that amount. According to him, this led to a financial crisis and led to the doubling of the fiscal deficit in just one year. The government's choice to stop making payments on its foreign debt in March 2020, he claimed, had an adverse effect on the banks as well. According to financial columnist Kozah, there is still time to find a way to cover the losses by having an auditing company look into accounts, returning the funds that powerful people illegally transferred abroad after the crisis started, and attempting to distinguish between good and bad banks. Little has been accomplished in the meantime in the discussions with the IMF regarding the proposed reforms. Also Read: Conflict in Ukraine interrupts the UN summit on biodiversity Another IMF demand was met in October when Lebanon's parliament approved changes to a law governing banking secrecy. However, advocacy groups claim the changes are insufficient. Even though the IMF has been pushing for them to be combined into one rate, the central bank continues to use multiple exchange rates. Due to a power outage, other proposed measures are currently on hold. The IMF negotiations are being led by Deputy Prime Minister Saadeh Shami, who recently stated that all deposits under $100,000 will be returned to depositors, while deposits over $100,000 will be compensated over time through a sovereign fund. Shami admitted that there isn't a fair plan for all depositors. Amin Salam, the interim minister of the economy, claimed that whenever the government discusses how losses and liabilities are shared, the banks push back. Government officials are aware that they need to save the banking sector because... without a banking sector, we will not be able to get the economy standing again.
Blinken issues travel warnings for Sudanese who jeopardise deal
United States: Sudan's leaders were warned Wednesday by Foreign Minister Antony Blinken that anyone who poses a threat to Sudan's shaky democratic transition will face a travel ban from the United States. The announcement comes two days after the main pro-democracy organization, the Force for the Declaration of Independence and Change, and Sudan's two ruling generals, Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, signed a framework agreement. As part of the agreement a new transitional government led by civilians would be established, and the country's military would relinquish control. The agreement was also signed by several other political parties and organisations. Also Read: Court sentenced Ex president of Theranos inc. nearly 13 years in prison for fraud Blinken in a statement released Wednesday praised Monday's agreement, which was mediated by the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. He continued by saying that anyone responsible for, or believed to have been involved in, undermining democratic change in Sudan would face a travel ban. Due to the refusal of key political figures to sign the accord, Sudan's framework deal provides only the most basic plan for how the country will resume its uncertain transition to democracy. The agreement also sidelined more complex issues such as military reform and the implementation of transitional justice. Volker Perthes, the United Nations Special Representative for Sudan, described the political framework agreement as a significant breakthrough. Also Read: Relationships of Johnny Depp However, he issued a warning that significant contentious issues still need to be addressed in a final agreement in a video briefing to the UN Security Council from Khartoum. These include implementing a peace agreement that Sudan's transitional government and several armed groups signed in Juba in 2020, reforming the security sector and combining competing forces, and ensuring transitional justice. Perthes said the UN would also like to discuss the new government's economic and development priorities in the upcoming round of talks. He issued a stern warning, saying encouraging progress on the political track this week could be derailed by challenges and obstacles still ahead. Perthes warned that as a final settlement draws closer, those who do not believe it will advance their interests may intensify their efforts to destroy it. The accord excludes several former rebel leaders who have set up their own political bloc. Sudan's vast grassroots pro-democracy resistance committees, which have refused to hold talks with the country's military leaders, are also absent. Given the vulnerability of democratic changes, the United States will hold political or military actors accountable for their actions. Blinken said. Further talks are expected to start soon to reach a more inclusive agreement. Also Read: When Elon Musk was accused of promoting 'Rape Culture because of his this Gesture Sudan has been in turmoil since the country's top military official General Abdel-Fattah Burhan overthrew the last democratic transition in October 2021 after three decades of autocratic rule by Omar al-Bashir.
Numerous arrests result from a suspected German coup attempt.
Berlin: Numerous people were detained by German police on Wednesday, including a self-styled prince, a retired paratrooper, and a former judge. The suspects were allegedly talking about violently overthrowing the government, though it is not clear how specific their plans were. Investigators may have found actual plotting, inebriated fantasising, or both, according to a German official and lawmaker. However, Germany takes any threat from the right seriously, and throughout much of the country, dawn raids were conducted by thousands of police officers. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit stated, We're talking about a group that, according to what we know so far, planned to violently abolish our democratic state of law and an armed attack on the German parliament building. Also Read: Taliban perform first public execution since taking over Afghanistan The German government's Green party lawmaker Sara Nanni suggested the group might not have been competent. Nanni wrote on the social media platform Mastodon, More details keep coming to light that raise doubts about whether these people were even clever enough to plan and carry out such a coup. The truth is that even making an attempt is risky, regardless of how naive their concepts or hopeless their plans may be. The group is said to have subscribed to a conglomerate of conspiracy theories consisting of narratives from the so-called Reich Citizens as well as QAnon ideology, according to federal prosecutors. The Reich Citizens movement has called for overthrowing the government, and QAnon is a global conspiracy theory with American origins. Both groups disagree with the post-World War II constitution of Germany. Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been monitoring the situation with the Reich Citizens since 2016. Authorities calculate that there are about 21,000 members of the loosely organised movement. According to the prosecution, the suspects also think that a deep state controls Germany. . Also Read: Elon Musk briefly loses world's richest man's title to Bernard Arnault Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, a 71-year-old member of the House of Reuss, was one of the alleged ringleaders detained on Wednesday. Germany abolished all formal roles for royalty more than a century ago, but Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss continues to use the title. Reuss, who the group intended to install as Germany's new leader, allegedly made contact with Russian officials with the intention of imposing a new order on the nation after the German government was overthrown, according to federal prosecutors. There is no evidence that the Russians gave a favourable response. Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a judge and former lawmaker for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, was also detained by police. Security agencies are paying closer attention to Alternative for Germany, also known by the abbreviation AfD, as a result of its connections to extremists. Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, the co-leaders of the AfD, claimed they were only made aware of the purported coup plans through the media and denounced them. They issued a statement that read, We have full confidence in the authorities involved and demand a prompt and thorough investigation. According to Peter Frank, the chief federal prosecutor, 3,000 officers took part in the raids that were conducted at 150 locations across 11 of Germany's 16 states. 22 German citizens were detained by police on suspicion of membership in a terrorist organisation, according to the prosecution. According to them, three additional people, among them a Russian national, were detained on suspicion of aiding the group. 27 more people were the subject of an investigation. One of those detained was a soldier who was stationed in the southwest German town of Calw as support personnel for the KSK special forces unit. Over what officials described as some soldiers' far-right beliefs, the unit has come under fire. Prosecutors claimed that in addition to detentions in Germany, one person was held in the Austrian town of Kitzbuehel and another in Italy. The second suspect, a 64-year-old German national who formerly served as an officer in the German army special forces, is charged with being a member of a criminal organisation that sought to subvert the German democratic order by any means, including criminal, according to police, who also announced that extradition proceedings were in progress. German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann stated that of course, there are many people who grandstand and tell confused tales stories after drinking alcohol. But in this instance, the investigating judge at the Federal Supreme Court ordered the investigative measures to be taken because there were such strong suspicions that the group intended to take violent action. Prosecutors claim that some of the group's members had made concrete preparations to storm the federal parliament of Germany with a small armed group. The raids on Wednesday proved, in the words of interior minister Nancy Faeser, that we know how to defend ourselves with full force against the enemies of democracy. According to Faeser, the investigation offers an insight into the depths of the terrorist threat within the milieu of the Reich Citizens. Only a thorough investigation will show just how far along the coup plans were. Also Read: Putin acknowledges that Russia's conflict in Ukraine may last for a while Far-right extremists are the biggest threat to Germany's domestic security, officials have repeatedly warned. The 2019 murder of a local politician and deadly synagogue attack served as a reminder of this threat. A year later, far-right extremists protesting against the nation's pandemic restrictions attempted to storm the Berlin Bundestag building but were unsuccessful. As part of a broader campaign against the far right, Faeser announced this year that the government intended to disarm approximately 1,500 suspected extremists and tighten background checks for those wishing to purchase guns.
Who is Bernard Arnault that overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest person for brief period?
Elon Musk has seen a dramatic drop of his wealth due to Twitter saga and drastic drop in Teslas shares price. It has pushed its overall net worth down to $185, which was peaked at $320 billion in November 2021.
Twitter is reportedly raising Blue subscription's pricing on iOS to $11
When Twitter's Blue subscription comes back, it may cost a lot more than before if you purchase it straight from the app. According to The Information , the company informed some employees that it's going to charge users $11 for Blue subscription if they pay through its iOS application. But if they pay through the web, it will only cost them $7 a month for the service, which includes getting the website's blue verification badge. As the publication notes, the change in pricing likely takes Apple's 30 percent commission for payments made through its system into account. In late November, Twitter owner Elon Musk spoke out against Apple's 30 percent cut on in-app purchases. He also said that the tech giant threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store and won't tell his company why. A few days later, though, Musk met with Apple chief Tim Cook and resolved what the former called a misunderstanding. Musk said the two had a good conversation and that Apple never truly considered dropping Twitter from the App Store. Apple announced in late 2021 that it was going to allow developers of eader apps to link to external payment systems following a barrage of criticisms against its practice of taking a 30 percent commission. It's unclear if the two executives talked about Twitter's plan to offer Blue subscription outside of the App Store and how the social network would implement its idea. Twitter originally launched Blue verification for iOS devices in early November for $8 a month, but the company decided to pause the service after it led to an influx of impersonators and fake accounts. When the subscription service does come back, it will come with different colored checkmarks : gold for companies, grey for government and blue for individuals, whether or not they're a public figure.
Elon Musk's Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans To Cut Risky Twitter Debt
Twitter faces about $1.2 billion in annual interest costs. Margin loans one of several options considered to ease burden.
Elon Musk vs Apple: iPhone users may have to pay extra to get verified on Twitter
Elon Musk vs Apple iPhone users may have to pay extra to get verified on Twitter
Twitter considering $11 for Blue service with verification for iPhone users
New Delhi: Elon Musk is going to raise the price of Twitter Blue subscription service with verification from $8 to $11 for iPhone users, keeping the 30 per cent cut that Apple takes on revenues from iOS apps on its App Store. According to a report in The Information, the micro-blogging platform has informed some Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jack Dorsey Challenges Elon Musk to Make Everything Public Now; Twitter CEO Responds
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has challenged new owner Elon Musk to stop creating sensation around the 'Twitter Files' and make everything public instead without filter.
On December 6 (local time), it was revealed that the delay in the second edition of Twitter Files was due to the revelation that former Deputy General Counsel James Baker was found to be reviving the Twitter Files. As per reports, he was immediately fired by the new owner of the company Elon Musk. Baker Continue reading Elon Musk fires Twitter lawyer Jim Baker over his involvement in censoring Hunter Bidens laptop and links to FBIs Russia probe against Trump The post Elon Musk fires Twitter lawyer Jim Baker over his involvement in censoring Hunter Bidens laptop and links to FBIs Russia probe against Trump appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Elon Musk brings Teslas China chief to Texas to run gigafactory
Representatives at Tesla in the US and China didnt respond to requests for comment. Zhu wasnt immediately able to be contacted. Musk also didnt respond to messages seeking comment.
Elon Musk brings Teslas China chief to Texas to run gigafactory
Representatives at Tesla in the US and China didnt respond to requests for comment. Zhu wasnt immediately able to be contacted. Musk also didnt respond to messages seeking comment.
Elon Musk brings Teslas China chief to Texas to run gigafactory
Representatives at Tesla in the US and China didnt respond to requests for comment. Zhu wasnt immediately able to be contacted. Musk also didnt respond to messages seeking comment.
Elon Musk's Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans to Cut Twitter Debt
Billionaire Elon Musk's bankers are considering providing the Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer with new margin loans backed by the US automaker's stock to replace some of the high-interest debt on...
Elon Musk briefly loses top spot on Forbes billionaire list toBernard Arnault
Indian businessman Gautam Adani was in third place at $134.8 billion, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fourth at $111.3 billion.
Twitter Blue Pricing to Be Lowered for Web Users to $7, App Store Subscribers to Pay $11: Report
Twitter is said to be planning to modify the price of its Twitter Blue subscription service, days after Elon Musk publicly criticised Apple's App Store 30 percent commission on apps and in-app purchases. The company is reportedly planning on charging web users $7 (roughly Rs. 580) per month, while users who pay through the iPhone app will have to pay $11 (roughly Rs. ...
Elon Musk turns Twitter office rooms into bedrooms for 'tired' employees
There are around four to eight special rooms with beds for employees at Twitter to rest per floor.
Elon Musk briefly lost worlds richest person title to Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault
San Francisco: Elon Musk, Twitters new boss and Telsa CEO, briefly lost his first position as the worlds richest person to Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault, who had a net worth of 185.8 billion dollars, almost 400 million dollars more than Musk, according to Forbes. According to Forbes, Arnault and his family logged personal wealth [] The post Elon Musk briefly lost worlds richest person title to Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault appeared first on Pragativadi .
Elon Musks bankers consider Tesla margin loans to cut risky Twitter debt
The margin loans are one of several options the Morgan Stanley-led bank group and Musks advisers have discussed to soften the burden of the $13 billion of debt Twitter took on as part of Musks $44 billion acquisition
Twitter to Charge $11 Per Month for Twitter Blue on iPhone, $7 on Website
Twitter plans to charge $11 per month for a Twitter Blue subscription on the iPhone in order to account for the 30 percent cut that Apple takes from in-app purchases, reports The Information . On the web, Twitter Blue will be priced at $7 per month. Prior to when Twitter Blue was paused, Twitter was charging $7.99 for a subscription, but the pricing will change before it relaunches. According to The Information , some employees have been briefed on the new pricing, but Twitter CEO Elon Musk is known for making snap decisions, so it is still not yet clear if plans could change. The higher price point on the iPhone will allow Twitter to provide Apple with its 30 percent cut of in-app purchase proceeds without significantly cutting in to Twitter's bottom line. The pricing difference will likely encourage most customers to subscribe on the web, allowing Twitter to avoid in-app purchase fees. Other companies like Spotify have in the past charged higher prices on the iPhone than on the web, but this often leads to confusion for consumers who do not understand why the prices are different on a device to device basis. Apple does not have an issue with companies charging more for subscriptions in apps than on the web. The Twitter Blue pricing changes come after a short dispute between Twitter and Apple. Musk last week criticized Apple's App Store fees and claimed that Apple had hreatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but he later walked that statement back following a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook . Musk and Cook met at Apple Park , and afterward, Musk said they had a good conversation and that there had been a misunderstanding over Twitter being potentially removed from the App Store. Twitter is planning to relaunch Twitter Blue on Friday. Twitter Blue subscriptions were paused after Musk included a verification checkmark with Twitter Blue, allowing companies, celebrities, and other high-profile individuals to be impersonated by anyone with $8 to spend. Twitter Blue has not been available since November 11. With the relaunch, Twitter Blue is expected to include different badge colors for corporations, government accounts, and individuals, as well as restrictions on changing usernames and limits on signups for newer accounts. Tag: Twitter This article, Twitter to Charge $11 Per Month for Twitter Blue on iPhone, $7 on Website first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Elon Musk briefly loses worlds richest person title to Louis Vuitton CEO
Elon Musk briefly loses worlds richest person title to Louis Vuitton CEO
Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a hardcore work culture.
Three Democratic lawmakers in the House are demanding answers from Elon Musk about a recent platform manipulation campaign related to recent protests in China. In a letter to the Twitter CEO, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Adam Schiff and Jackie Speier write that they have deep concern about the recent spam campaign that drowned out tweets about the protests. The lawmakers want Musk to answer questions about whether Twitter has any evidence the spam campaign was a state-backed effort by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). To ensure that the United States is prepared to counter, thwart, and deter foreign influence threats online, it is critical that we understand the extent of the PRCs potential manipulation of Twitter and identify how recent changes at Twitter are affecting the threat of CCP foreign influence operations on social media, they write. The lawmakers also address recent changes at Twitter under Musks leadership, with questions about what Twitters emphasis on free speech means for information access on the platform; as well as whether the company has the capacity to identify platform manipulation campaigns. Since Musk took over Twitter, questions have swirled about how he will handle the platforms dealings with Chinese officials, such as requests to remove state affiliated labels from their accounts. Tesla, the other company Musk runs, is highly dependent on China for manufacturing. So far, Musk hasnt publicly acknowledged the letter, which provides a December 31st deadline for a response. Twitter no longer has a communications team. However, Musk has shown little regard for other letters from lawmakers. He recently addressed a letter from Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey about Twitters failure to stop impersonation attempts with a dismissive tweet.
San Francisco investigating Twitter over complaint it added beds to office rooms
Company reportedly has not applied for any permits to use portions of the building for residential purposes Twitter is under investigation by city officials in San Francisco following a complaint that the company allegedly converted rooms in its headquarters to sleeping quarters, an inquiry that has drawn scorn from Elon Musk. As of Monday, the office has modest bedrooms featuring unmade mattresses, drab curtains and giant conference-room telepresence monitors with four to eight beds a floor, employees told Forbes. The changes appear to be part of Musks plan for hardcore Twitter in which hes demanded workers dedicate long hours at high intensity after he fired nearly half the companys workforce. Continue reading...
Musk briefly loses worlds richest mans title to Bernard Arnault
San Francisco: Twitter owner Elon Musk briefly lost his position as the worlds richest man to Bernard Arnault, the chief executive of luxury brand Louis Vuittons parent company LVMH on Wednesday. According to Forbes, Arnault and his family logged personal wealth of $185.4 billion, ahead of Musk which recorded a net worth of $185.3 billion, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Elon Musk Wanted Twitter To Encrypt Messages. His New Safety Chief Says Its On Hold.
End-to-end encryption isnt launching anytime soon, Twitters new trust and safety lead tells Forbes. Senator Ron Wyden says it would be a huge step back if encryption isnt rolled out, after Musk had offered encouraging signs DMs were soon going to be protected.
Heres What To Know About OpenAIs ChatGPTWhat Its Disrupting And How To Use It
The Elon Musk and Sam Altman-backed chatbot has caught the attention of big names in the tech world as it reached one million users on Monday.
Twitters best chance to become decentralised is with Elon Musk. But will he act on it?
Jack's thinking was clearly different and, perhaps, altruistic, like the early internet innovators. It contrasted sharply with the centrally controlled and often walled-garden platforms and ecosystems owned by Bay Area tech companies. We are nearing the end of 2022. However, not much has come out of Bluesky. Before we analyse the reason for the lack of progress, let us understand the difference between a platform, an ecosystem and a protocol.
Elon Musk Briefly Became 2nd Richest Person In The World. No. 1 Was...
Elon Musk, Twitter and Tesla CEO, briefly lost his title as the World's richest person today, according to the Forbes list that tracks the wealth of the world's billionaires in real-time.
Elon Musk briefly lost world's richest person title to Louis Vuitton boss
Bernard Arnault, the chief executive of luxury brand Louis Vuitton's parent company LVMH, and his family grabs the top spot with a personal wealth of $185.4 billion
Elon Musk loses title of world's richest man: Report
Elon Musks release of documents triggers Twitter lawyer Jim Bakers exit
The social-media companys new owner says the information dump is meant to improve transparency
Elon Musks Neuralink Brain Implant Could Begin Human Trials In 2023
If FDA approval is granted, the company is likely to start human testing on the device in 2023.
Musk launches govt-focused satellite internet service called Starshield
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run SpaceX has announced a new government-focused satellite internet service called Starshield with a focus on national security. Starshield leverages SpaceXs Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts, the company said on its website. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Who is Jim Baker, former top FBI lawyer, fired by Elon Musk over Twitter Files?
Who is Jim Baker, former top FBI lawyer, fired by Elon Musk over Twitter Files?
What Does Elon Musk's Neuralink Do And Why It's Said To Be In Trouble
Elon Musk's company Neuralink makes brain chips and is reportedly facing a probe over animal welfare violations.
Just beds for tired employees, Elon Musk criticizes investigation at Twitter headquaters
Just beds for tired employees, Elon Musk criticizes investigation at Twitter headquaters
Elon Musk Hits Out at San Francisco For Probe On Twitter Office Bedrooms
Elon Musk has recently renovated some office rooms at Twitters San Francisco office. This has led San Francisco building inspectors to investigate Twitter Inc.
Twitter Files: Elon Musk fires lawyer over role in Hunter Biden news suppression
Responding to a tweet by journalist Matt Taibbi, Elon Musk said: In light of concerns about (James) Bakers possible role in suppression of information important to the public dialogue, he was exited from Twitter today.
Elon Musk fires another top Twitter executive
Elon Musk fires another top Twitter executive
Mastodon, Hive Social and other Twitter rivals try to capitalise on Elon Musk-induced chaos
A race is on to dethrone Twitter and capitalize on the chaos of its new ownership under Elon Musk, the tech mogul who bought the social media company for $44 billion in late October.
After Declaring War On Apple, Elon Musk's Unilateral Surrender
If you run a large media company, and if that media company makes 90% of its revenue from advertising, a good baseline goal is to not alienate companies that buy the most ads.
Elon Musk Slams Investigation Into Bedrooms at Twitter HQ
Elon Musk on Tuesday criticized San Francisco Mayor London Breed following a report the city is investigating Twitter Inc. for setting up bedrooms at its headquarters,
Probe into Musks move to convert rooms at Twitter HQ into bedrooms
San Francisco: The local authorities here are launching a probe into Elon Musks move to convert some rooms at Twitter headquarters into small bedrooms. Local TV channel KQED quoted representatives from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection as saying that they are launching an investigation into reports Twitter has converted several office rooms at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
San Francisco To Probe Bedrooms At Twitter Office, Elon Musk Reacts
The probe comes after a complaint was filed about the bedrooms, alleging a possible violation of the building code.
Wikipedia editors are discussing to delete Twitter Files article from the platform, Musk mocks the platform for having non-trivial left-wing bias.
Elon Musk on Tuesday tweeted that he had fired James Baker, Twitter's deputy General Counsel. Twitter's new CEO said that Baker was fired over concerns about his role in supressing information posted to Twitter. Last week, Journalist Matt Taibbi in collaboration with Elon Musk published the Twitter Files alleging suppression of information on the microblogging platf...
Elon Musk slams San Francisco for probe of bedrooms at Twitter headquarters
Twitter in recent weeks has turned several conference rooms at the office into makeshift bedrooms, complete with furniture like bedside tables and armchairs
Elon Musk and Neuralink are under federal investigation for alleged animal welfare violations following complaints from internal staff. The CEO promised his company would provide microchip brain implants in six months. That is why Neuralink has been condu
Twitters CEO complained about the investigation on his own platform, questioning why the city attacks companies providing beds for tired employees when it could prioritize enforcing drug laws instead.
Elon Musk: The Silliest, Most Desperate Moves Hes Made At Twitter So Far
Unfortunately, whatever worked at Tesla for the South African-born Apartheid-era rich kid is not the right stuff in the social media world.
Twitters downfall made me look for alternatives, but they just made it worse
Twitter, under Elon Musk's ownership, prompted me to look at alternatives. However, the poor selection ended up changing the way I feel about social media.
Trevor Noah: Trump is like one of those guys who never stops trying to get back with his ex
Late-night hosts react to Trumps call to terminate the constitution after Elon Musks Twitter Files do nothing to support Hunter Biden conspiracy theories Trevor Noah dug into the latest Trump scandal, which originated with Elon Musks release of the so-called Twitter Files. The documents, which many conservatives hoped would prove that Twitter colluded with Democrats to censor news about Hunter Bidens laptop during the 2020 election, mostly just showed the Biden campaign asking Twitter to take down nude photos of Hunter Biden, the Daily Show host explained on Monday evening. So, yeah, sorry everyone if you want to see naked people, youve got to go to every other website on the internet. Continue reading...
Twitters iOS app is riddled with privacy settings glitches
As Elon Musk attempts to operate a major social media platform with a fraction of its staff, Twitter users are reporting that certain key security features on iOS are not working. For some users, its impossible to protect your tweets or toggle direct message privacy settings a pop-up will appear that says some settings [] Twitters iOS app is riddled with privacy settings glitches by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Musks Neuralink Kills 1,500 Animals in Research Rush, Faces Federal Probe
The medical device company is facing staff backlash over animal testing and complaints that Elon Musk is pressuring them to accelerate experiments.
Sony Ready to Make Humanoid Robots Quickly Once Usage Becomes Clear, CTO Hiroaki Kitano Says
Sony on Tuesday said it has the technology to make humanoid robots quickly once the Japanese conglomerate has identified how they should be used effectively. The firm previously launched an advanced version of its robot dog Aibo in 2018, selling about 20,000 units within six months. Meanwhile, Elon Musk recently unveiled a prototype of the company's Optimus robot, whi...
Elon Musk's Neuralink Under Investigation for Potential Animal Welfare Violations
A Reuters investigation suggests rushed testing has led to unnecessary deaths at the brain implant startup.
Elon Musk's Neuralink is reportedly under investigation for animal welfare violations
Employees allege that animals are suffering and dying unnecessarily.
Elon Musk's brain-implant firm Neuralink under scanner over animal abuse
Elon Musk's brain-implant firm Neuralink under scanner over animal abuse
Neuralink: Elon Musks plan to implant a chip in the human brain: Why?
A wireless device developed by Musks startup Brain Chip Interfaces also owned by Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter Musk says it will be available for human testing within six months. The post Neuralink: Elon Musks plan to implant a chip in the human brain: Why? appeared first on .
Neuralink is reportedly under federal investigation over animal testing
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Inspector General is reportedly investigating Neuralink over potential animal welfare violations related to research testing. According to Reuters , internal documents show that staff members have been raising concerns that the company has been rushing animal testing and causing needless suffering and death. The news organization said the company has killed 1,500 animals, including more than 280 sheep, pigs and monkeys, since 2018. Those numbers don't automatically mean Neuralink is violating the law, and the company has passed all USDA inspections of its facilities. Former and current employees told Reuters , however, that pressure from Neuralink founder Elon Musk to accelerate development has led to faulty experiments and, hence, death rates higher than they need to be. Musk has reportedly been telling employees since the company was launched in 2016 to imagine that they had a bomb strapped to their heads in an effort to make them move faster. He also reportedly told staff that he would trigger a market failure unless they made progress, which some employees interpreted as a warning that he would shut down the company. Earlier this year, Musk also sent staff members an email with an article about Swiss researchers who created an implant that helped a paralyzed person walk again, Reuters said. In general, we are simply not moving fast enough. It is driving me nuts! he reportedly wrote in a follow-up email. Upon reviewing internal testing documentation, Reuters said it found four experiments involving 86 pigs and two monkeys with results that were rendered questionable by human errors. Neuralink had to repeat those experiments, leading to more deaths. A message written by an angry employee talked about how rushed animal surgeries had led to under-prepared and overstressed employees who ended up making mistakes. A couple of examples Reuters found in the documents detailed how Neuralink staff implanted the company's brain-machine interface device on the wrong vertebra of two different pigs something that could've been easily prevented by counting the animals' vertebrae forcing the team to kill them to end their suffering. Earlier this year, the animal rights group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine accused the company botching surgeries that killed monkeys. Neuralink admitted that it had killed six monkeys in its joint study with the University of California, Davis due to issues caused by their experiments. However, they defended their research and said that it didn't break any laws. Neuralink recently held an event announcing that it could start human trials within the next six months. During the program, company founder Elon Musk directly responded to the Phyisicians Committee accusations: Before we would even think of putting a device in an animal, we do everything possible we with rigorous benchtop testing, We're not cavalier about putting these devices into animals. We're extremely careful and we always want the device, whenever we do the implant whether into a sheep, pig or monkey to be confirmatory, not exploratory, he said. Reuters , however, said it found Neuralink records with numerous references to exploratory surgeries. Autumn Sorrells, Neuralink's Animal Care Program Director, also reportedly ordered employees in October to remove exploration from their study titles and to stop using the term going forward.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk Claims He Is at Significant Risk of Being Assassinated
Elon Musk revealed that he could be assassinated and it is one the reason he will never do open car parades
Neuralink Faces US Federal Probe, Staff Complaints Over Animal Tests
Elon Musk' Neuralink, which is developing a brain implant it hopes will help paralysed people walk again and cure other neurological ailments, is facing a US federal probe along with internal staff...
Elon Musk's company Neuralink faces US probe over animal-welfare violations
Elon Musk's company Neuralink faces US probe over animal-welfare violations
Elon Musks Latest Headache: Twitter Office Janitors Go On Strike
The list of dilemmas at Twitter continues to grow in surprising and unexpected ways, as janitors who were contracted to clean the companys headquarters picketed Monday.
Apple Reportedly Resumes Twitter Ad Campaigns After Elon Musk Meets Tim Cook
It seems like advertisers are back on board.
Twitter turns its back on open-source development
Besides firing most of Twitter's technical staff, new owner and CEO Elon Musk has dropped support for Twitter's open-source efforts.
Twitter, Tesla, Neuralink, SpaceX: The week that ran on Elon Musk time
Propensity for ambitious, fuzzy deadlines is now on display at the social-media platform
Twitter May Have Given Left Candidates Preference in Brazil Election: Musk
Elon Musk on Saturday claimed, without evidence, that he thought it was possible that Twitter personnel may have given preference to left-wing candidates during the recent elections held in Brazil....
Apple, Amazon Resume Advertising on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover: Reports
Amazon and Apple have resumed advertising on Twitter, according to reports. The social media firm acquired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent emails to advertising agencies, offering what it called the iggest advertiser incentive ever on Twitter, allowing US advertisers to have their ad spending matched with a 100 percent value add, up to a $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 cro...
Apple, Amazon Resume Advertising on Twitter After Musk Takeover: Reports
Amazon and Apple have resumed advertising on Twitter, according to reports. The social media firm acquired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent emails to advertising agencies, offering what it called the...
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, ether, solana rise today, check here
The world's largest and most well-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, saw a rise in price today, climbing more than 1 percent to USD 17,207. As per data from CoinGecko, the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies worldwide today stayed below the USD 1 trillion threshold, albeit increasing over the previous day to USD 902 billion. Bitcoin traded hands during the weekend between the USD 16,900 and USD 17,300 levels. It implies a tense struggle for dominance between the bulls and bears. Currently, BTC's support is at USD 16,000, where bears might start trading. To stop the negative trend, buyers will encounter immediate resistance at USD 17,622. Ethereum, on the other hand, has gained more than 10 percent over the weekend and is currently trading close to the USD 1,300 mark. The bear's weakness would be confirmed if the price can break above the current level, said Edul Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of Mudrex, a worldwide cryptocurrency investment platform. On the other hand, Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency and coin associated with the Ethereum network, increased by over 2 percent to USD 1,292. Shiba Inu was up more than a percent at USD 0.000009, while Dogecoin was trading more than 2 percent higher at USD 0.10. Other cryptocurrency prices have performed better today than Tron, with prices for Binance USD, Avalanche, Tether, Terra, Solana, Polygon, ApeCoin, Litecoin, Stellar, XRP, Cardano, Uniswap, Polkadot, and Chainlink trading higher over the last 24 hours. Late last year, the cryptocurrency market reached a record-high valuation of around USD 3 trillion, but more than USD 2 trillion of that value was lost due to market instability brought on by rising interest rates and a spate of industry meltdowns. The largest token, Bitcoin, is down 75 percent from its previous high of USD 69,000. After a week in which a potential merger with rival cryptocurrency exchange Binance fell through, Bankman-Fried was accused of diverting customer deposits to FTX's associated trading firm Alameda Research, and the exchange saw withdrawals of about USD 6 billion in just 72 hours, FTX declared bankruptcy in November. ETF: Sebi permits brokers to extend margin trading facility Elon Musk's big decision regarding Twitter's suspended accounts Market Watch: Stocks, Rupee, Dollar and more..
Kanye West Attacks Elon Musk After Twitter Suspension, Says 'Elon Could Be Half Chinese'
Back in October, Kanye West got himself banned from Twitter over an anti-Semitic tweet where he wished 'death con on Jewish people.'
Elon Musks SpaceX wins go-ahead for 7,500 more Starlink satellites, after aiming for 30,000
FCC says it is limiting authorization for now to address concerns about space safety, orbital debris
Neuralink Expects Its Brain Chips Will Help the Blind See and the Paralyzed Walk
Elon Musk's startup hopes to start testing its N1 implant on humans in six months to connect their brains directly to computers.
Elon Musk Reveals that Apple Has Resumed Advertising on Twitter
Apple reportedly funnels more than $100 million a year on Twitter to advertise its products.
Elon Musk Says Apple Has 'Fully Resumed' Advertising on Twitter
Apple has fully resumed advertising on the Twitter social network, Twitter CEO Elon Musk said today during a two-hour Twitter Spaces chat highlighted by Bloomberg . Musk also confirmed that Apple is Twitter's largest advertiser. Just five days ago, Musk accused Apple of hating free speech, making moderation demands, and ceasing ad spending, causing a slew of press coverage about a potential battle brewing between Apple and Twitter. Musk publicly claimed that Apple had mostly stopped offering ads on Twitter and that it had also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store . Then, two days after making those statements, Musk met with Apple CEO Tim Cook , and ended up reversing course. After the meeting, Musk said that there had actually been a misunderstanding about Twitter potentially being removed from the App Store, and Cook was clear that Apple never considered doing so. Musk said that Cook had shown him around Apple Park and that the two had a good conversation, which apparently led to Apple resuming its Twitter ads. Apple had not confirmed that it had stopped ad spending on Twitter, nor has it said anything about Musk's comments today. Following the Twitter Space discussion, Musk tweeted to hank advertisers for returning to Twitter. Apple is consistently one of Twitter's top advertisers, and the ad spending reportedly exceeds $100 million annually . Tags: Apple Ads , Twitter , Elon Musk This article, Elon Musk Says Apple Has 'Fully Resumed' Advertising on Twitter first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
What should you make of the mess of Elon Musk, Matt Taibbi, the 'Twitter Files,' and Hunter Biden's laptop?
Elon Musk's 'Twitter files': Emails reveal internal struggle on handling of Hunter Biden laptop
Twitter honored requests from both the Biden campaign and Trump White House to remove tweets they flagged, journalist Matt Taibbi said.
The internet is now going wild!
Apples free speech problem has nothing to do with Twitter or Elon Musk
Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but its cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. The price of free speech Ive been doing my bestand not always succeeding to avoid writing about Elon Musk and Twitter 2.0. Part of the problem is that the Chief Twit so transparently wants to be the center of the conversation that even criticism of his behavior ends up playing into his hands. The best way of dealing with an attention-seeking child, in my experience, is to ignore them. Its difficult, however, for a website to ignore a man who publicly declares war on the company you write about. This week Musk has taken umbrage with Apple for censoring apps , taking a secret 30 percent cut of app revenue, and threatening to remove Twitter from the App Store (he later admitted that one was wrong). Most bizarrely, he claimed the company had reduced its ad spend on Twitter and wondered if it, therefore, hate(s) free speech in America. Theres a fair bit of nonsense here. You cant argue that Apple hates free speech because it declined to spend a sufficiently astronomical sum of money placing adverts next to white supremacists. That has nothing to do with free speechits a business decision. (Incidentally, it might not have even been true, according to ad analytics .) Furthermore, and despite apparent assurances that this wont happen, it wouldnt be unprecedented for Apple to remove Twitter from the App Store. Parler got booted for failing to offer rigorous content moderation and was only allowed back after it promised to do better. Fortnite was booted for trying to bypass App Store revenue cuts, and Musk reportedly wants to do the same thing for Twitter Blue subscriptions. In any case, Apple is allowed to kick people off its platform, just as Musk is free to peevishly cancel a critical bloggers Tesla order. I sincerely doubt he believes that businesses should be obliged to work with people they dont like. Amongst the wrongness, however, theres some fair criticism. The revenue cut, for example, certainly isnt a secret, but it may be excessive and is arguably enforced by monopolistic behavior. Apples militantly wholesome approach to app censorship is weird and frustrating. (The company arbitrarily holds apps to a different moral standard than other forms of media. If you want to criticize a religion, the App Store guidelines famously stated, write a book.) And it has plenty of other blind spots when it comes to free speech. Perhaps the most troubling example of this could be observed last month. Protesters in China had been communicating using AirDrop, but Apple obligingly added a restriction (in that country only) on sharing files with strangers, a decision believed to have been made in response to pressure from the state. Needless to say, Apple didnt highlight this change in the iOS 16.1.1 release notes, nor did it comment on the matter publicly. But this isnt the first time Apple has helped the Chinese state to restrict free speech. The company has removed numerous apps from the App Store in China, including VPNs , RSS readers , the New York Times , podcast players , and apps related to the Dalai Lama. If theres one thing Apple does without a fight, its bending over backward to limit the speech of citizens to accommodate the wishes of a repressive state. Thats before we even get to Apples own employees, who as recently as last year were facing restrictions on their ability to discuss pay with colleagues . In Cupertino, censorship begins at home. The mistake, perhaps, is to regard these decisions as politicalwhich Musk would like them to be, because that helps him to paint Apple as a Marxist commune of woke snowflakes. But thats exactly the opposite of the truth. Apples position on free speech is purely capitalist. It purges apps in China because China is an important market to see iPhones. It advertises on Twitter because thats historically been a good place to reach customers and burnish its brand, and it will stop doing so when thats no longer the case. These are cold business decisions. Musk thinks Apple is too political, but when it comes to free speech, I dont think its political enough. Anyway, hopefully, I never need to write about Elon Musk again, particularly as he and Tim Cook are apparently best mates now . After reading his Twitter feed I feel like I need a shower. Let us never speak of this again. Unless you insist after all, I dont want anyone to think I hate free speech in America. Trending: Top stories of the week Apple may miss many boats , but its only because theyre flimsy and taking on water . If Apple is serious about sports , tvOS needs some serious upgrades. Apple TV isnt ready for prime time . Androids Sunbird might actually be able to cure us of the green bubble iMessage scourge . A judge has approved Apples massive MacBook keyboard lawsuit payout . Heres how to claim your (up to) $395 check. Cultural impact took center stage as Apple announced the 2022 App Store Awards winners . Apple Watch Ultra users can now get the Oceanic+ app for deep-sea diving . Video of the week A baffling teardown of the 10th-gen iPad seems to have solved the Apple Pencil mystery . Enjoy: The rumor mill Better speeds, better battery life, less heat. The upcoming M2 MacBook Pro will reportedly be worth the wait . Dont fret, those leaked M2 Max Geekbench scores are exactly what we expect . A new report says the iPhone 15 will get a breakthrough camera sensor . Apples upcoming xrOS may be the start of a whole new ecosystem of devices. Jason Cross predicts everything coming from Apple in December . Are any holiday surprises on the way? Podcast of the week This episode is all about Macworld reader and listener hot takes . You have thoughts on Apple happenings and were going to share and respond to what you wrote. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify , Soundcloud , the Podcasts app , or our own site . Software updates, bugs & problems LastPass has warned users of a security incident that may have exposed personal data . Google has shipped an 8th emergency Chrome update for Mac to fix a high-severity flaw . Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 with improved crash detection and carrier upgrades. This week iOS 16.2 beta 3 got a second Rapid Security Response update . And with that, were done for this week. If youd like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters . You can also follow us on Twitter for breaking news stories. See you next Saturday, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and stay Appley. Apple
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Elon Musk's Twitter is dependent heavily on automation to moderate content, doing away with certain manual reviews and favouring restrictions on distribution rather than removing certain speech outright, its new head of trust and safety told Reuters. Her comments come as researchers are reporting a surge in hate speech on the social media service.
Twitter Under Elon Musk Leaning on Automation to Moderate Content
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Elon Musk suspends Ye's Twitter: 'He again violated our rule against incitement to violence'
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Elon Musk Suspends Kanye from Twitter After Controversial Tweet, Rapper Trolls the Chief Twit
Ye gets another suspension strike but this time it's from the person who reinstated him on Twitter: Elon Musk.
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Elon Musk suspends Kanye West's Twitter account
Elon Musk and Tim Cook settle misunderstanding over App Store dispute
Days after suggesting Apple wanted to remove Twitter from the App Store, Elon Musk says he has cleared up the misunderstanding on the issue. The world's richest man said on Wednesday that he met Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple's headquarters, and that the company never considered booting out Twitter from its App Store. That rumour, of course, originated with Musk last week. Musk thanked Cook for showing him around Apple's beautiful HQ in Cupertino, California. He also tweeted: Good conversation. Among other things, we resolved the misunderstanding about Twitter potentially being removed from the App Store. Tim was clear that Apple never considered doing so. Good conversation. Among other things, we resolved the misunderstanding about Twitter potentially being removed from the App Store. Tim was clear that Apple never considered doing so. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 30, 2022 Musk recently criticised Apple and Cook over the company's App Store policies and its commission rules. Apple collects a service charge of anywhere from 15% to 30% of all digital purchases made through apps on iPhones. Musk referred to the Apple fee rules as a hidden 30 per cent tax on the internet. He also claimed Apple was putting pressure on Twitter over content moderation rules, asking if the company dislikes free speech in America. He also noted that Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter. The next day he said: Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but won't tell us why. Apple was Twitter's largest advertiser in Q1 this year, spending 40 million - about 4% of Twitter's revenue for the period, according to documents seen by The Washington Post . Storm in a teacup Musk now says Apple never intended to ban Twitter. Although it's unclear what was discussed during the reported meeting between Musk and Cook, Apple's ax could have been on the agenda. The tax came under fire in recent years as part of a dispute between Apple and Fortnite maker Epic Games, which wanted to allow people to make payments using external services to avoid Apple's fees. The end result of that saw Apple loosening its restrictions . Neither Apple nor Cook has commented on the meeting, butMusk has removed the tweet suggesting going to war with Apple. Since Musk took control of Twitter in October, the company has seen a sharp decline in income as advertisers have left the site, largely due to Musk's relaxation of content moderation policies . Musk began aggressively firing staff after the acquisition and told employees that the company was losing so much money that bankruptcy was not out of the question . The company is now thought to have lost at least half its workforce. Following the departure of key executives last month - including the CISO, chief compliance officer, chief privacy officer and the head of safety and integrity - the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was monitoring Twitter with 'deep concern.' The company could be fined millions of dollars for disobeying FTC orders. Earlier this week, the EU warned Musk that Twitter risks fines, and perhaps a ban, if it doesn't adhere to its stringent guidelines for content moderation. Thierry Breton, the EU's commissioner for digital policy, spoke with Musk via video chat to discuss Twitter's readiness for the Digital Services Act (DSA). Breton reportedly gave Musk a number of requirements, including giving up the practice of restoring banned users in an arbitrary manner and committing to an extensive independent audit of the platform by 2023. Breton reiterated that under the DSA, Twitter might be subject to a ban throughout all of Europe or penalties of up to 6% of its worldwide revenue.
Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West's Twitter Account Again; West Drops Plan to Acquire Parler
Elon Musk said on Friday that Twitter had suspended rapper Kanye West's account for the second time, after he posted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. I tried my best. Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended, Musk tweeted on Friday morning.
Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West's Twitter Account Again
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Twitter Offers Advertisers Incentives Amid Marketer Exodus After Elon Musk Takeover: Report
Twitter will offer incentives to advertisers in an attempt to increase their spending on the platform, as marketers leave the platform following Elon Musk's takeover. Many companies from General Mills to luxury automaker Audi of America have stopped or paused advertising on Twitter, while Musk has claimed that Twitter has seen a massive drop in revenue.
Twitter Reportedly Offering Advertisers Incentives Amid Marketer Exodus
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Elon Musk told to beef up Twitter controls
Thierry Breton, EUs commissioner for digital policy, told Musk the social media platform will have to significantly increase efforts to comply with new rules, known as the Digital Services Act, set to take effect next year
Elon Musk delivers Teslas first all-electric Semi truck
It's taken a while, but Tesla finally delivered its first all-electric Semi truck at a special event at its Gigafactory in Nevada on Thursday night.
Elon Musk's Neuralink wants people to control computers with their minds. How close are they?
After testing on monkeys, Elon Musk says brain implant company Neuralink will likely start testing on humans in 2023, pending approval from the FDA.
Dont listen to billionaires like Elon Musk app stores are fantastic
Billionaires tell us app stores are stifling choice and suppressing free speech, rallying us against them. Ignore it all, because app stores are great for us.
Elon Musk is alienating one of Twitter's most valuable assets: Black influencers
His recent tweets and content policies have rattled prominent members of a community that has historically had an outsize presence on the platform, and some are now defecting.
Elon Musk says he met with Apple's Tim Cook, issue with Twitter 'resolved'
Elon Musk tweeted he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook after claiming the tech giant had threatened to removed the social media platform from its App Store.
An EU official said that if Musk does not fight propaganda actively, it means that he is supporting it.
Twitter Users May Witness Dip in Followers as Elon Musk Has New Plans for Spams
Twitter's new boss Elon Musk is working on purging a lot of spam/scam accounts. On Thursday, Musk took to his Twitter account and shared the particular update with everyone. Elon Musk is also planning to up Twitter's character limit from 280 to 1000.
Elon Musk Warns Twitter Users About Upcoming Drop in Follower Count
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Ice Cream And More: Elon Musk Sends Thanksgiving Goodies To ISS Astronauts
Elon Musk's SpaceX recently launched the Falcon 9 rocket, which also carried new solar arrays and dwarf tomato seeds.
How Elon Musk Solves Problems: 4 Key Frameworks
Copy the mental models Elon Musk uses to solve real world problems: first principles thinking, imagining things in the limit, the platonic ideal and his optimization framework.
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Twitter Faces Ban Over Content Moderation, EU Chief Warns Elon Musk: Report
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Elon Musk Meets Tim Cook, Says Apple Never Considered Removing Twitter From App Store
Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the misunderstanding over the possibility of Twitter being removed from the App Store was resolved after he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The CEO of Tesla and Twitter said that Cook informed him that Apple never considered doing so. Musk had accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store on Monday, without saying why. ...
Elon Musk's Neuralink shows brain implant prototype and robotic surgeon during recruiting event
Elon Musk the SpaceX founder, Tesla CEO, and, most recently, Twitter owner hosted a flashy event on Wednesday night for yet another one of his companies: Neuralink, the startup proposing implants that connect your brain to a computer.
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Following a series of provocative tweets aimed at Apple this week, Elon Musk met Apple boss Tim Cook at the tech giant's headquarters, and it seemed to go well.
Elon Musk Meets With Apple CEO Tim Cook Amid Claims of Twitter App Store Dispute
Twitter CEO Elon Musk today met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, according to a tweet shared by Musk this afternoon. Musk thanked Cook for taking him around Apple's headquarters, with no mention of what the two might have discussed. The meeting comes just after Musk on Monday claimed that Apple has mostly stopped offering ads on Twitter, and that Apple had threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store . Thanks @tim_cook for taking me around Apples beautiful HQ pic.twitter.com/xjo4g306gR Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 30, 2022 Musk said that Apple has been making moderation demands , though he did not go into detail on what Apple might have said about moderation. Twitter has been undergoing rapid change since Musk's October takeover, and many employees who handled moderation and policy creation have been fired or have left the company. Apple has cracked down on other social networking apps for lax moderation policies, such as Parler , so there is real danger that Twitter and Apple could end up in a major dispute should Twitter fail to adequately handle inappropriate content. Twitter has already reinstated more than 62,000 suspended accounts, including that of former U.S. President Donald Trump, and it is not yet clear if that will be problematic. Apple and Twitter could also run into issues over the Twitter Blue subscription. Platformer this week said Twitter is delaying the launch of the Twitter Blue service as it seeks a way to avoid Apple's 30 percent cut on iOS devices. The video shared by Musk features the Apple Park duck pond, which has previously been seen in Apple videos and photographs captured by employees. Tags: Twitter , Tim Cook , Elon Musk This article, Elon Musk Meets With Apple CEO Tim Cook Amid Claims of Twitter App Store Dispute first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Facebook and Spotify CEOs Slam Apple's App Store
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek today spoke out against Apple's App Store policies, joining Twitter CEO Elon Musk, who earlier this week said that Apple was making moderation demands and had threatened to withhold Twitter from the App Store. At The New York Times DealBook Summit , Zuckerberg said that only Apple attempts to limit the apps that are in the App Store, and that the App Store policies are not sustainable. As noted by CNBC , Zuckerberg claimed that Apple has singled themselves out as the only company that is trying to control unilaterally what apps get on a device, which is not a good place to be. Zuckerberg went on to praise Google for allowing for alternate content on Android phones. Theyve always made it so you can sideload and have other app stores and work directly with phone manufacturers, said Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg has clashed with Apple several times over App Store rules, specifically around various purchases that can be made in the Facebook app. Apple wants a 30 percent cut of things like in-app boosts , which Facebook does not want to pay. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, meanwhile, made comments on Twitter claiming that Apple gives developers he illusion of control, and that the App Store is a hreat to the future of the internet that denies consumers choice. So how much longer will we look away from this threat to the future of the internet? How many more consumers will be denied choice? Theres been a lot of talk. Talk is helpful but we need action. @CommerceGov @EU_Commission @vestager Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) November 30, 2022 Ek has clashed with Apple recently over Spotify's new audiobooks feature . Apple rejected Spotify's audiobook update several times and ultimately did not allow Spotify to direct users to purchase audiobooks through an in-app email signup button. Ek and Zuckerberg are longtime Apple critics and have been encouraging lawmakers to force Apple to support alternative app stores on iOS devices to reduce fees. Multiple bipartisan bills have been introduced in the U.S., and if these are ultimately passed, Apple would need to make significant App Store changes. Tags: App Store , Facebook , Spotify This article, Facebook and Spotify CEOs Slam Apple's App Store first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
GM accounts go silent as companies pull ads from twitter. Musk continues to lose millions
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, GM CEO Mary Barra and GM's four brands have largely gone inactive on the site. GM continues to halt advertising.
Elon Musk's satellite internet is slowing down, again
Guy can't catch a break.
Twitter Not Safer Under Elon Musk Leadership, Says Former Head of Trust and Safety
Twitter is not safer under its new owner Elon Musk, says the companys former head of trust and safety Yoel Roth. Roth who resigned from the social networking website earlier this month has helped steer the social media platform through several watershed decisions including the move to permanently suspend its most famous user, former US President Donald Trump, last ...
Twitter Stops Enforcing COVID-19 Misinformation Policy, Experts Express Concerns Over False Claims
Twitter has rolled back its COVID-19 misinformation policy, as public health experts and researchers have expressed concern that the change would have major repercussions as the virus continues to spread and vaccination numbers remain low. The company's new CEO, Elon Musk, has signalled an interest in rolling back many of Twitter's previous rules meant to combat misin...
Top 5 Twitter Alternatives You Should Consider
After Elon Musk took over Twitter in a multi-billion dollar deal, the changes he made to the platform have irked quite a few people and they are threatening to quit the platform. Here are our recommendations for the top five Twitter alternatives that you can give a shot at if you need to publish your thoughts somewhere else.
Elon Musk's Twitter Takes Another U-Turn After Abandoning its Covid Misinformation Policy
Twitter takes another U-turn in its previous efforts to combat COVID-19 misinformation.
Tweetbot Maker Tapbots Working on 'Ivory' Mastodon App
Tapbots , the company behind the popular Tweetbot app designed for Twitter, is working on developing a new app called Ivory that integrates with the Mastodon social network. Currently in beta testing, the Ivory app is in the early stages of development, with many features that still need to be implemented and bugs that need to be worked out, but it is a promising start. Many Twitter users have been swapping over to Mastodon following the Twitter takeover by Elon Musk, and Mastodon has seen a major uptick in adoption over the past few weeks. The app now has over one million monthly active users, with roughly one half of those added since October. Mastodon is a decentralized social network that allows for people to create their own servers, and it is more confusing to use than Twitter. The website and the app are not immediately familiar to Twitter users, but apps like Ivory could ease the transition for those who are leaving Twitter. Ivory has a design that is quite similar to Tweetbot at the current time, offering access to a timeline, @ mentions, search, profile, and other options. There's also a dedicated compose button shaped like a horn, as posts on Mastodon are referred to as oots. It will be some time yet before Ivory is ready for a public release as a number of features like push notifications and lists are not yet implemented, but Tweetbot fans who have moved to Mastodon will be pleased to hear about the Tapbots project. Tags: Tapbots , Mastodon This article, Tweetbot Maker Tapbots Working on 'Ivory' Mastodon App first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple CEO Tim Cook Meeting With Republican Lawmakers in Washington
Apple CEO Tim Cook this week traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with top Republican lawmakers, reports Bloomberg . Cook is said to be aiming to create ties with the GOP as it prepares to assume control of the House in the new year. Cook has scheduled meetings with Ohio's Jim Jordan, California's Darrell Issa, and Washington's Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Jordan and McMorris Rodgers will likely be involved with committees that are overseeing the tech industry, heading up the House Judiciary Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee, respectively. Apple is dealing with U.S. antitrust legislation that could result in major changes to the company's App Store policies. There are five separate bipartisan bills that are being considered, and just this week, Twitter CEO Elon Musk spurred lawmaker interest in Apple with his claim that Apple has threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store and has stopped advertising on Twitter. As Bloomberg points out, Cook's meetings were scheduled weeks before Musk's Twitter rant, but Twitter could be a topic of discussion. Jim Jordan, who Cook is meeting with, has publicly supported Musk, for example. Cook will also meet with Republican Senator John Cornyn from Texas, Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico and Democratic Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii as Apple aims to steer regulators away from App Store legislation and questions about the company's device manufacturing in China. Tag: Tim Cook This article, Apple CEO Tim Cook Meeting With Republican Lawmakers in Washington first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Twitter: A Platform For Everybody Is A Platform For Nobody
Since completing his acquisition of Twitter, Elon Musk has made changes to bring back banned members, allow more types of content, and in general reduce moderation.
Sorry, Elon your Tesla phone is never going to happen
Elon Musk claimed that he would make an alternative phone if Twitter is removed from app stores. If he decides to follow through, it would be a trainwreck.
Is a conflict between Elon Musk and Apple brewing? Here's what you should know
As advertisers reportedly flee Twitter and employees depart, whether by choice or layoff, Elon Musk is taking jabs at tech giant Apple.
Is Elon Musk's Twitter more conservative? Marjorie Taylor Greene, other GOP stars win big
GOP members of Congress gained hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers since Musk took over a month ago while Democrats sustained steep declines.
Apple Threatens To Remove Twitter From App Store - According To Elon Musk
Elon Musk has claimed that Apple is threatening to remove Twitter from the Apple App Store, without providing a reason why.
Elon Musk's Neuralink to host a 'show and tell.' What we know about the brain implant startup.
Elon Musk's Neuralink startup is working on technology that allows humans to control computers with their thoughts.
Elon Musk Hints at Plans to Increase Character Limit for Tweets in Response to Twitter User
Twitter could increase the character limit for tweets on the platform to 1000 characters, as per a tweet by Elon Musk. The microblogging platform's new CEO responded to a user's request for 1000-character tweets on the platform. Musk has previously shown interest in the idea of increasing the character limit on a number of occasions since his takeover of the platform ...
Elon Musk Joins Epics War Against Apple And Its 30% App Store Cut
Elon Musk has a new foe hes set his eye on as he looks for someone to cast blame on for Twitters current woes: Apple.
Twitter flooded with Chinese spam, obscuring protest news
Users who search for major Chinese cities see spam from accounts that appear to be bots There has been a noticeable increase in spam and suggestive ads on Twitter over the past three days in what seems to be an effort to lessen the flow of news about demonstrations against the Chinese government's coronavirus restrictions in the country. Analysts said that when they attempted to search any large Chinese city on Twitter, they observed a flood of spam tweets showing porn, escort services and gambling content. Chinese bots are flooding Twitter with *escort ads*, possibly to make it more difficult for Chinese users to access information about the mass protests. Some of these acts have been dormant for years, only to become active yesterday after protests broke out in China. for example: pic.twitter.com/QRYLQu09Pq Mengyu Dong (@dong_mengyu) November 27, 2022 Because of the spam, it has become difficult to track demonstrations, particularly for local activists who access Twitter through a virtual private network (VPN) to circumvent the Chinese government's censorship of protests on domestic social networks. The demonstrations mainly intensified after a fatal apartment block fire in Urumqi, the provincial capital of Xinjiang. Critics pointed the blame at the Chinese government's strict lockdown measures for Covid-19, claiming that they caused delays for firemen, thereby contributing to the fatalities. Some protesters have demanded the resignation of the Communist Party's leadership, including President Xi Jinping. Chinese social media strictly forbids discussion of such nationwide protests, so demonstrators have resorted to foreign platforms like Twitter and Telegram for communication. All major Western social networks are blocked in China, and the only way to access them is via a VPN, which is also hard to get in local app stores. On Twitter, the location-based escort ads in Chinese language are nothing new, but the frequency with which they have been obstructing searches for Chinese cities these days is unusual. The spam campaign was spotted by researchers at Stanford University and elsewhere. Thread: Search for Beijing/Shanghai/other cities in Chinese on Twitter and you'll mostly see ads for escorts/porn/gambling, drowning out legitimate search results. Data analysis in this thread suggests that there has been a *significant* uptick in these spam tweets. pic.twitter.com/Ao46g2ILzf Air-Moving Device (@AirMovingDevice) November 28, 2022 Alex Stamos, the director of the Stanford Internet Observatory, said his team was working to ascertain the scope and effectiveness of the campaign. Still working on our own analysis, but here is some good initial data that points to this being an intentional attack to throw up informational chaff and reduce external visibility into protests in China (Twitter being blocked for most PRC citizens): https://t.co/kPK7nMeCPu Alex Stamos (@alexstamos) November 28, 2022 Stamos estimated that more than 95% of tweets that appear when you search for Beijing are from spam accounts. Stamos said that he had previously warned about the dangers that Elon Musk was incurring by firing so many of the company's staff, and that this looks to be the first big failure to halt a government interference campaign under Musk's leadership. Twitter's staff has been reduced via mass layoffs and resignations from around 7,500 to approximately 2,000, according to media reports. Some groups, such as those that address safety issues, human rights violations, and fraudulent foreign influence activities, have been downsized to only a few members or have no staff at all. A former Twitter employee told the Washington Post that the new campaign was another exhibit where there are now even larger holes to fill. The China influence operations and analysts at Twitter all resigned. The surge in spam also presents questions about Musk's position on bots. He attempted to back out of the purchase of Twitter over claims that the social media platform was concealing the actual number of fake accounts. Because Twitter isn't as well-prepared to deal with the threat, it seems that spammers and other fake accounts could suddenly be a bigger issue than they were before.
In China a Tesla Model Y rams into other vehicles killing 2
Beijing: Tesla's troubles in China, owned by Elon Musk, do not seem to be ending soon. A black Model Y was involved in an accident in Taizhou, Zhejiang province on Monday. There are two deaths confirmed by police The crash occurred just two weeks after a Model 3 incident in the city of Chaozhou, which also resulted in deaths. One of the leading advocates of autonomous driving technology is Tesla. But recently, its vehicles have come under scrutiny for possible flaws that could have caused accidents. Also Read: Leaked images of2023 MG ZS EV is here Although the brand's vehicles are capable of operating independently, motorists are urged to always drive with caution. In the Taizhou incident, Tesla promised to work with the authorities and give them all the information they needed. CCTV footage shows that the errant Model Y drove through an intersection where the traffic light was still red. It hit two other vehicles without stopping, which then hit pedestrians. One of the cars was crumpled, and the front of the Tesla was damaged. Three others were injured, and two people died. The driver of the Tesla was taken into custody. Also Read: MITT 530TT Adventure Most potent bike from the brandis Coming Tesla vehicles come with a plethora of sensors to support autonomous driving technology. However, the system can go wrong and accidents can result. Officials are still unsure as to what caused the Model Y crash or who was responsible for it. Investigation work is going on. The incident will undoubtedly derail the brand's ambitions for fully autonomous driving on public roads. A Tesla Model 3 lost control and rammed into two bikes in the Chinese city of Chaozhou in Guangdong province. Three others received injuries, while two people died. Also Read: Moto Morini X-CAPE 1200 unveils for international markets Meanwhile, a South Korean lawyer was killed in a Model X crash in December 2020. The driver, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter, claimed the car spun out of control on its own after the brakes failed.
Republican and Democrat follower counts on Twitter
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Elon Musk hits out at Apple - and claims tech giant threatened to block Twitter from App Store
Elon Musk hits out at Apple - and claims tech giant threatened to block Twitter from App Store
Elon Musk on Monday accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store and claimed that the iPhone maker had halted advertisements on the microblogging service. He has stated that Apple is pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands. Musk also said he was willing to go to war with Apple over its in-app purchases commission.
Elon Musk Claims Apple Threatened to Pull Twitter from App Store
Elon Musk on Monday accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store and claimed that the iPhone maker had halted advertisements on the microblogging service. He has stated that Apple...
Twitter search spam campaign hides China riots, researchers say
Elon Musk meanwhile muses whether Apple 'hate[s] free speech in America' because the company mostly stopped advertising on Twitter
Elon Musk Says Apple Has Threatened To Withhold Twitter From The App Store
Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk said today on Twitter that Apple has threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, suggesting that Apple is less than happy with the state of content moderation on the social news platform.
Half of Twitter's top advertisers have left the platform since Elon Musk's takeover, report says
Areport by liberal watchdog groupMedia Matters for America said the companies have spent nearly $2 billion in advertisingon Twitter since 2020.
Spare a thought for H1-B workers laid off in America
Elon Musk has been eviscerating Twitter after he took over, but he is by no means alone
Elon Musk Claims Apple Has 'Mostly Stopped' Offering Ads on Twitter and Is Making Moderation Demands
Apple has cut back on its Twitter advertising, according to Twitter CEO Elon Musk. In a tweet, Musk said that Apple has mostly stopped its Twitter ads, asking if Apple hates free speech. Musk went on to publish a poll asking if Apple should publish all censorship actions taken that impact customers and he began retweeting content from companies that Apple has had moderation discussions with. He also retweeted the 1984 parody video from Epic Games that suggested Apple has an App Store monopoly. Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter. Do they hate free speech in America? Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022 Since Musk took over Twitter, advertisers have been pulling back on Twitter-based ad campaigns because of Musk's approach to moderation and the re-enabling of previously suspended and banned accounts, such as that of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk eliminated more than half of Twitter employees over the course of the last few weeks, including many who handled policy creation and content moderation. This has caused issues with advertisers, especially after the bungled launch of the $8 Twitter Blue subscription that included account verification. Twitter users quickly learned they could pay $8 to impersonate high-profile accounts and companies, leading to chaos on the platform. Last week, nonprofit organization Media Matters released a report suggesting Twitter has lost half of its top 100 advertisers. These advertisers spent $2 billion in 2020 and more than $750 million in 2022, so Twitter is facing notable losses in ad revenue. Companies like AT&T, CNN, Dell, Allstate, DirecTV, HP, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Verizon, General Mills, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and others are no longer running Twitter ads. Musk has attempted to persuade advertisers to remain on the platform, going as far as personally calling the CEOs of some brands, according to Financial Times . Musk has been erating companies that have pulled out of Twitter ads, leading some to reduce spending to a bare minimum to avoid further confrontation with Musk, who has been championing free speech and civil debate on the platform. Apple App Store chief Phil Schiller deactivated his Twitter account following Musk's takeover, a signal that Apple executives are not pleased with the direction that Twitter is heading, which could lead to additional clashes over moderation in the future. Last Friday, Musk commented on Apple's App Store policies, giving some insight into what might happen if content on Twitter grows problematic. Musk has confirmed that Apple is making moderation demands and has threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store. Yes Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022 Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but wont tell us why Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022 Should Twitter get to the point where its lack of moderation causes Apple and Google to remove it from their stores, Musk said that he will make an alternative phone. He said that it hopes it does not come to that, but will do so if there is o other choice. Tag: Twitter This article, Elon Musk Claims Apple Has 'Mostly Stopped' Offering Ads on Twitter and Is Making Moderation Demands first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Elon Musk Says Hes Granting Amnesty For Nearly All Banned Twitter Accounts
Twitter owner Elon Musk on Thursday said he is granting amnesty for almost all banned accounts on the platform, a consequential policy change that follows a poll of the billionaires followers.
Daily Dozen | Forbes: Contract Workers Worry; Bots Land Holiday Discounts; Jerry Jones Next Big Win
Elon Musks takeover of Twitter isnt helping Tesla stock; how Sportradar monitors the $160 billion World Cup betting pool; an internal ByteDance risk assessment said that TikTok couldnt ensure accurate responses to government inquiries; and more.
What Tech's Biggest Failures in 2022 Can Teach Us
Commentary: From the saga of Elon Musk and Twitter to the spectacular fall of cryptocurrencies, there's a lot to take in.
Elon Musk's Superfans Go Big on Getting Validation for Crypto Project: Details
The creators behind the 'Elon Goat Token (EGT)', who claim to be Musk's 'superfans', delivered a rather unique statue to Tesla's Austin office that had Musk's head attached to the body...
Data of 5.4 mn Twitter users leaked online through an internet bug
As Elon Musk goes gaga over transforming Twitter, at least 5.4 million Twitter user records have been stolen via an internal bug and leaked online on a hacker forum
Elon Musk: Fully loaded Tesla Semi aces 500-mile drive
Just days before Tesla delivers its first all-electric Semi truck, company chief Elon Musk said a test drive saw it complete a 500-mile trip fully loaded.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the social media firm would add features like encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. He also said he sees a path to Twitter exceeding a billion monthly users in 12 to 18 months. The company's new owner said new signups were at an all-time high, even as advertisers and users leave the platform followi...
Twitter Working on Encrypted DMs, Longform Tweets, Payments, Musk Says
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the social media firm would add features like encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. He also said he sees a path to Twitter...
Elon Musks Political Shift: How The Billionaire Moved From Backing Obama To Endorsing DeSantis
Musk has donated to both Republicans and Democrats over the past 20 yearsbut recently began vocally backing Republicans like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Will a new Twitter premium work? Elon Musk will try to relaunch next week
In the latest version, Musk said companies will get a gold check, governments will get a gray check, and individuals will get a blue check.
Twitter may exceed 1 bn users in 12-18 months: Musk
Twitter may exceed 1 bn users in 12-18 months: Musk Twitter boss Elon Musk has said that the microblogging platform may exceed one billion monthly users in the next 12 to 18 months. San Francisco: Twitter boss Elon Musk has said that the microblogging platform may exceed one billion monthly users in the next [] The post Twitter may exceed 1 bn users in 12-18 months: Musk appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Twitter iPhone code has revealel references of the Signal message app protocol for encrypted private messages...
Vietnamese Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong-Backed VinFast Ships First Batch Of Electric SUVs To U.S.
VinFastan electric carmaker backed by Vietnams richest man, Pham Nhat Vuongis shipping its first batch of electric sports utility vehicles to the U.S., challenging billionaire Elon Musks Tesla in his home market.
Speculation that Musk could work with ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin to upgrade dogecoin has given their prices a surprise boost...
Inspired By Elon Musk, UP Police Poses Hilarious Question On Twitter
The Uttar Pradesh Police have on several occasions showcased their ability to react to the latest trends and raise awareness through social media posts. This time, they shared a post in line with a...
Elon Musk Calls Donald Trumps Twitter Ban Grave Mistake, Condemns Violence
Elon Musk has called Twitter's ban on then President Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as a grave mistake that had to be corrected. Although he also stated that incitement to violence would continue to be prohibited on Twitter.
Elon Musk Calls Donald Trump's Twitter Ban 'Grave Mistake', Condemns Violence
Elon Musk has called Twitter's ban on then President Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as a grave mistake that had to be corrected. Although he also stated that incitement to...
Nearly a month ago, Elon Musk literally let that sink into the Twitter office in San Francisco. What has followed since, has been a rather chaotic start to his reign as the so-called chief twit...
A former Ku Klux Klan leader, a disgraced pharmaceutical executive, a prominent pillow salesman, a former pro baseball player, an outspoken rapper and a host of election conspiracists could all return to Twitter under Musks decision to restore banned accounts.
Twitter Launching New Verified Account Program Next Week: Multiple Colors For Different Accounts
Twitter public relations AKA Elon Musks personal Twitter account announced just after midnight today that Twitter will likely re-launch the Verified program next week Friday, on December 2.
Musk said accounts will now be manually authenticated and Twitters ubiquitous blue check mark will be replaced with a system of blue, gold and gray ticks.
Crestfallen and cringeworthy: Cristiano Ronaldos machismo manifesto
You either die as a hero, or live long enough to turn all your glory in sheer toxicity. Elon Musk, Kanye West, Cristiano Ronaldo, the alpha tropes are similar and scary. Last autumn, upon his...
Twitter to roll out gold, gray checks along with blue verified mark. Here's what they'll mean.
Elon Musk announced all verified Twitter accounts will be manually authenticated before the check is activated.
Twitter will roll out multicoloured verification next week: Elon Musk
Under this scheme, companies will get a gold checkmark; government officials will get a grey checkmark; and the blue checkmark will be dedicated to individuals even if they are not celebrities
Elon Musk Says Twitter Blue With Gold, Grey, Blue Check Marks to Relaunch on December 2
Elon Musk on Friday said that Twitter Blue, the company's premium subscription service for verification, is expected tolaunchon December 2. Twitter will provide a gold check mark for companies, a grey check for government, and a blue check mark for individuals (celebrity or not), Elon Musk said in a tweet.
Twitter Blue With Gold, Grey, Blue Check Marks Coming on December 2
Elon Musk on Friday said that Twitter Blue, the company's premium subscription service for verification, is expected tolaunchon December 2. Twitter will provide a gold check mark for companies, a...
Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Grant 'General Amnesty' for Suspended Accounts From Next Week
Elon Musk said Thursday that Twitter would provide a general amnesty to users whose accounts were suspended, hours after a poll on reinstating these accounts concluded. More than 72.4 percent of over 3.16 million Twitter users who participated in the poll said they were in favour of bringing suspended users back to the platform. Last week, Musk reinstated former US ...
Elon Musk Says Suspended Twitter Accounts Will Get 'Amnesty' After Poll
Elon Musk said Thursday that Twitter would provide a general amnesty to users whose accounts were suspended, hours after a poll on reinstating these accounts concluded. More than 72.4 percent of...
Why is a giant sculpture of Elon Musk on a goat's body being driven around Texas?
A cryptocurrency firm run by Elon Musk fans built a monument in the billionaire's image. Yes, seriously.
Wacky rumor claims Apple wants to buy soccer club Manchester United
Here on Macworld weve covered dozens of Apple acquisitionsboth real and imaginedover the years. But the latest company that Apple is reportedly interested in buying is a weird one: the soccer club Manchester United. The Daily Star reported Thursday that bosses of Apple have expressed an interest in discussing a potential deal with current owners Joel and Avram Glazer. The asking price was initially set at 8.25 billion (roughly $10 billion) but Apple is understood to be planning to spend something closer to 5.8 billion. These are enormous sums in the world of sport and would smash the record price of 4.25 billion set by Chelsea FC in May. It would also represent a healthy profit for the Glazers, who bought Man Utd for less than 800m in 2005. But its comparatively small change for Apple, which earned its bid money in diminished iPad revenue alone last quarter . Apple will begin streaming MLS games next year. Apple Well go on the record before we go any further and say that this almost certainly isnt going to happen. Apple has no experience running a sports team, and despite our flippant comment about iPad revenue, this would represent a colossal gamble. Its wise to be skeptical about any Apple acquisition rumor, but even more so about ones involving Manchester United: as weve seen with Elon Musk and Conor McGregor, both of whom have claimed to be interested in buying the club, its an easy target for publicity hunters. Encompassing two of the biggest brand names in the world, this story is the perfect storm for rumormongers: if it wasnt true, someone would make it up. That said, theres a certain appeal to the idea. Ted Lasso, the Apple TV+ comedy about a clueless but lovable American coach taking over a venerable British football team, is one of the services greatest successes of the past two years, and the company will soon start streaming MLS soccer matches in the US. Owning a Premiership club would give it leverage in expanding coverage overseas. And it would certainly be a great advertising tool to have Man Utd kits emblazoned with the Apple logo. (Though a potential wrinkle is that Qualcomm entered a multi-year global strategic collaboration with the soccer club in August, which could make for some fun meetings.) But as interesting as the story is, its unlikely to be true. As they say in soccer, this is a knock-on pitching outside leg stump. Foul and a miss. New balls, please. Apple
Would you let Elon Musk manage your money?
On 17 November 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced it is working on a set of guidelines for financial influencers, or fin-fluencers, giving unsolicited financial advice on social media platforms. While...
Elon Musk Urged by US Senator to Better Protect US Users' Data After Whistleblower Testimony
Elon Musk was urged by top US Senate Republican Chuck Grassley on Wednesday to better protect US user data on Twitter, weeks after he completed his takeover of the microblogging service. Grassley has asked Musk to conduct a threat assessment at the social media company and follow up on concerns raised by a whistleblower earlier this year.
Elon Musk Urged by US Senator to Better Protect US Users' Data: Here's Why
Elon Musk was urged by top US Senate Republican Chuck Grassley on Wednesday to better protect US user data on Twitter, weeks after he completed his takeover of the microblogging service. Grassley has...
How Journalists Could Be Impacted if Twitter Dies Under Elon Musk
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and subsequent firing of over half the company's workforce has caused fevered talk of the platform's imminent demise. However, few could lose as much as journalists if the...
Elon Musk Polls Users on 'General Amnesty' for Suspended Twitter Accounts
Elon Musk on Wednesday floated the idea of a 'general amnesty' for suspended accounts on the platform, polling users to ask if they should be unbanned. Polls on Twitter are open to all users and are...
Zomato Takes A Dig At Elon Musk With A Hilarious Spaghetti Meme
Food delivery company, Zomato, has posted a funny meme describing the current situation at Twitter.
On November 20, it came to light that Twitter had killed two of the most used hashtags for child sexual exploitation-related content on the platform. In an exclusive interview with Teslarati, Bleu said under Elon Musk, things are changing, but a lot of work is still to be done. Bleu further pointed out that when Continue reading KILLING TWO HASHTAGS WAS NEEDED TO CURB CHILD EXPLOITATION ON TWITTER, AND IT HAPPENED ONLY AFTER ELON MUSK TOOK OVER The post KILLING TWO HASHTAGS WAS NEEDED TO CURB CHILD EXPLOITATION ON TWITTER, AND IT HAPPENED ONLY AFTER ELON MUSK TOOK OVER appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Twitter has been hollowed out almost entirely by Elon Musk
So drastic have been his actions that its very survival is in question
Elon Musk Weight Loss Transformation: How Tech Giant Reduced His Weight By More Than 13 kg
The Twitter CEO revealed his fitness formula and shared that the one combination that worked for his weight loss transformation journey was 'fasting and the absence of tasty food'.
Twitter Is Alive: Elon Musk's Response Days After #RIPTwitter Trend
People had shared hilarious memes and pointed out that the platform might soon shut down. Well, here comes Mr Musk's reply.
Donald Trump Back On Twitter After Elon Musk's Poll
Donald Trump's notorious Twitter account was reinstated Saturday after the platform's new owner Elon Musk ran a poll in which a narrow majority of voters supported the move, days after the former US president announced another White House bid.
How Elon Musk Lost Over 13 kg Of Body Weight? Heres the Formula.
Musk stated that he feels much healthier after losing 9 kg through intermittent fasting on a friend's recommendation.
Dead Social Network 'Orkut' Trends On Twitter As Chaos Under Musk Deepens
Twitter seems to have descended into deeper chaos since its new boss Elon Musk issued an ultimatum asking employees to commit to a hardcore working environment or accept a buyout.
Big Tech Layoffs: Catastrophe Or Correction?
Big tech companies are in trouble, with nearly 1,30,000 people being laid off this year across the world. Twitter is in chaos after Elon Musk's takeover, Meta has let go of 11,000 employees and Microsoft has sacked over 1,000 - is the tech bubble about to burst? Later on in the show, Supreme Court advocate Saurabh Kirpal, who may possibly become India's first openly gay judge, opens up about his new book and why he thinks the Centre is delaying his appointment as a High Court judge.
Elon Musk Reveals Secret To 13Kg Weight Loss - See Viral Tweet
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, explained how he had lost 13kgs in weight. Take a look at what he said!
Fashion Giant Balenciaga Discontinues Twitter Presence; One of the First Major Brand to to Do So
Balenciaga is one of the first major fashion houses to quit using Twitter in reaction to concerns over Elon Musk's takeover
Twitter Spends $13Mn Dollars A Year On Food Service: Elon Musk
Elon Musk sparred with Twitter's former Vice President of Work Transformation, Tracy Hawkins, on Twitter over the employees' lunch cost.
Watch: Harsh Goenka Shares Video Of Elon Musk's Inspirational Journey
A video featuring Elon Musk's journey in his own words has surfaced on social media. Harsh Goenka shared the clip on Twitter with the caption, Merits of working hard #ElonMusk.
FTX-Twitter jitters: The excesses of post-truth
Last week saw Sam Bankman-Frieds crypto exchange implode and fake messages boom on Elon Musks platform, exposing the fragility of whats held dear. The world needs to get real
Tesla claims it will support the police investigation into a fatal accident in China
BEIJING: Two people were killed and three injured after local media reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle, with US automaker Tesla saying on Sunday that it would support Chinese police as they try to remove one of its Model Y vehicles. According to Jimu News, which posted video of a high-speed car colliding with other cars and a cyclist on November 5 in the southern province of Guangdong, two people were killed: a motorcyclist and a high school student. Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker warned against believing rumours in a message to Reuters on Sunday. Elon Musk's message from the electric vehicle maker said, Police are currently seeking a third-party evaluation agency to identify the truth behind this accident, and we will actively provide the necessary assistance. Also Read: Is Honda going to launch new Bikes? The crash was one of the top trending topics on the Weibo social media platform on Sunday and China is Tesla's second largest market. According to traffic police and an unnamed relative of the driver, the 55-year-old had a problem with the brake pedal as he was preparing to stop in front of his family's store, but the cause of the incident in Chaozhou city has not been determined. According to Jimu News. Tesla claimed that the video did not show the car's brake lights moving at high speed, and its data revealed problems such as a lack of action to apply the brakes at any point during the trip. Also Read: Ford and GM are negotiating battery metal hubs with Posco Chemical In the county where the accident occurred, calls to police on Sunday remained unanswered. Brake failure claims against Tesla have previously surfaced in China. According to the company's statement to Reuters, a Chinese car owner was ordered by a court to publicly apologize and pay the company after it was determined he told the media about problems with his brakes. The comments made were false and damaged Tesla's reputation. Tesla's claim could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. At the Shanghai Auto Show last year, a disgruntled customer climbed onto Tesla's roof to express his displeasure over the way the company handled its complaints about faulty brakes that led to the car crash. The incident created a lot of buzz on social media. Also Read: Amazon India and TVS Motor collaborate to deploy EVs In that case, Tesla claimed an over speeding violation was attributed to its accident, but committed to enhancing the way it handles customer complaints.
Meet Pawan Kumar Chandana, rocketry pioneer in India's private space sector
While many are inclined to call Chandana Indias Elon Musk, with a comparison to SpaceX, he holds a much larger position in the Indian space sector.
Elon Musk Warns Of Twitter Bankruptcy As Senior Executives Quit: Report
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, capping a chaotic day that included a warning from a U.S. regulator and the departures of senior executives viewed as future leaders.
Siddhartha offered some important suggestions to the new Twitter boss.
Facebook Parent Meta Fires More Than 11,000 Employees
Facebook's parent company Meta today announced that it would be firing more than 11,000 employees, in a bid to reduce costs following disappointing earnings and a drop in revenue. The broad job cuts follow layoffs at other major tech companies including Elon Musk-owned Twitter and Microsoft.
Author Yann Meridex on Tuesday sought the replacement of Hindu Swastika with the Nazi Hakenkreuz or the hooked cross from the list of hate symbols listed by Twitter. Meridexs request came on a tweet posted by Twitter owner Elon Musk, who had recently shared the latest rules of the microblogging platform. Read more at: Continue reading AS ELON MUSK TAKES THE HELM AT TWITTER, DEMANDS GROW TO REPLACE HINDU SWASTIKA WITH NAZI HAKENKREUZ AS A HATE SYMBOL IN COMPANY POLICIES The post AS ELON MUSK TAKES THE HELM AT TWITTER, DEMANDS GROW TO REPLACE HINDU SWASTIKA WITH NAZI HAKENKREUZ AS A HATE SYMBOL IN COMPANY POLICIES appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Social medias designed for chaos & violence: Only remedy is to turn off the algorithms
Elon Musk has taken over Twitter and, as mass firing in the company begins, is creating chaos. But chaos is inherent to social medias functioning in more fundamental ways, says The Chaos Machine: The Inside...
Reading Elon Musks tweets: A cool billionaire cant fix free speech
If On Way To Office, Return Home: Twitter Says Layoffs Begin Today
Twitter will tell employees by email on Friday about whether they have been laid off, temporarily closing its offices and preventing staff access, following a week of uncertainty about the company's future under new owner Elon Musk.
Elon Musk takeover: To the Twitter titans: Why kowtow to Chief Twit?
Elon Musks plan to make Twitter verification available at a price reduces digital feudalism
The cost of Twitter blue tick in India at purchasing power parity rate
How and why is Elon Musk monetising blue tick, the coveted verified account status on Twitter?
Want A Blue Tick On Twitter? Soon, You Can Buy One
Twitter's controversial new owner, Elon Musk, might be set to roll out sweeping changes to Twitter's blue check verification system. Soon you'll be able to pay 20 dollars a month to get yourself the coveted blue tick. Roobina Mongia gets you all the details.
Now, Everyone Can Get A Blue Tick On Twitter?
Twitter's controversial new owner, Elon Musk, might be set to roll out sweeping changes to Twitter's blue check verification system. Soon you'll be able to pay 20 dollars a month to get yourself the coveted blue tick. Roobina Mongia gets you all the details.
Twitter may soon start charging $20 per month for 'blue tick': Report
Elon Musk has reportedly given an ultimatum to the employees to roll out monthly subscription pack for Twitter Blue by November 7
Twitter: Now owned by Elon Musk
New boss. New rules: Musks challenge: GOI and other govts getting tough
Elon Musk has finally bought Twitter. A bid that began in April, had more drama than an average potboiler, peppered with Musks threats, Twitters lawsuit and justifiably snarky commentary from independent observers. It...
So, it has happened. When Elon Musk memed his way into the Twitter HQ in San Francisco with a literal sink, and a caption saying Let that sink in!, the on-off, $44 billion acquisition saga...
Apar Gupta writes: As Elon Musk takes over Twitter, a note of caution
Elon Musk Takes Control Of Twitter, Fires Top Executives
It's a new day for Twitter as Elon Musk completes his acquisition of the platform. The billionaire is expected to bring sweeping changes to the platform alongside a series of layoffs. Here's everything you need to know.
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover: Here's What It Means For India
Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc., putting the world's richest man in charge of the struggling social network after six months of public and legal wrangling over the deal. Experts explain what it means for India.